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The Nurse Is Talking with a Patient Who Recently Became

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The nurse is talking with a patient who recently became paraplegic as a result of a cervical spinal cord injury.When some home equipment is discussed,the patient becomes angry and says,"I don't need to worry about any kind of home equipment." The best response by the nurse would be:


A) "I know you will be walking soon, but you may need some equipment until then."
B) "There is very little chance that you will ever walk."
C) "Tell me what it is about this equipment that bothers you."
D) "Let me call the physician to come explain your injuries to you."

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