The nurse is admitting a client with a shoulder dislocation. The client tells the nurse that the healthcare provider diagnosed a dislocated shoulder. The client asks the nurse what this diagnosis means. Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?

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Dislocated shoulder means that the upper arm bone is out of the shoulder joint. Therefore, answer C is the most appropriate option. Option A is incorrect because it is not a matter of permission, and the nurse can provide information about the client's condition. Option B is not an accurate description of a dislocated shoulder. Option D is incorrect because a dislocated shoulder does not necessarily mean that the shoulder is fractured.

The Nurse Is Admitting a Client with a Shoulder Dislocation