Question

Upon admission to the hospital, the client states, "I am having surgery to correct my back. I have pain in the lower back and the doctor is going to do a lumbar laminectomy." This statement reflects the client's:A) Symptoms B) Review of systems C) Chief concern.

Answer 1

Answer: C) Chief concern.

Step-by-step explanation:

Lumbar laminectomy is a surgery which is performed by removing the lamina from the vertebra, which basically covers the spinal canal. It is also called as decompression surgery.

The patient know his condition, and the possible treatment the doctor is going to perform upon him thus the given statement describes the chief concern of the client for own health.