You are caring for a client from China. He denies a complaint of pain. You notice he is splinting and guarding his right side when he moves. He is grimacing and his jaw is clenched. You note he is frequently re-positioning himself in the chair and you occasionally hear him grunt with the effort. What could you derive from your observations and what should you do?

You are caring for a client from China. He denies a complaint of pain. You notice he is splinting and guarding his right side when he moves. He is grimacing and his jaw is clenched. You note he is frequently re-positioning himself in the chair and you occasionally hear him grunt with the effort. What could you derive from your observations and what should you do?

Medical Terminology for Health Professions, Spiral bound Version (MindTap Course List)

8th Edition

ISBN:9781305634350

Author:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Publisher:Ann Ehrlich, Carol L. Schroeder, Laura Ehrlich, Katrina A. Schroeder

Chapter5: The Cardiovascular Sytem

Section: Chapter Questions

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