A Nurse Is Caring for a Veteran Who Has Suffered

A nurse is caring for a veteran who has suffered a polytraumatic injury.Which would be the primary consideration for the nurse when working with this client?

A) Use of an assistive device for ambulation may be necessary
B) Diagnosis of posttraumatic stress disorder will be likely
C) Physical and cognitive abilities to complete ADLs independently may be lacking
D) A psychiatric referral will be needed.

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