You are treating a patient with a suspected fractured ankle. The patient appears to be in a lot of pain and is uneasy. As you are getting ready to splint the patient's leg, he asks you if it is going to hurt. Which of the following is the BEST response?
A) "If you are stressed out like this, it is going to hurt a lot more."
B) "Relax, this is not a painful procedure."
C) "I will do my best, but it may hurt while we put the splint on."
D) "It does not matter; we have to do it anyway."
Answer: C
Health Professions
You might also like to view...
Negligence is based on duty to act, breach of duty, damages and ________
A) proximate cause B) termination of care C) expressed consent D) liability
Health Professions
If a fire wall is required to have a fire-resistance rating of 4 hours, openings are frequently protected on each side with which of the following?
A. 2-hour rated fire door B. 3-hour rated fire door C. 4-hour rated fire door D. 5-hour rated fire door
Health Professions