The Nurse Is Assigned to a Patient Who Has Just

question 25

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assigned to a patient who has just had surgery to manage testicular cancer. When preparing the plan of care, which problem will be of the highest priority?

• A) Anxiety and fear
• B) Pain management
• C) Knowledge deficit related to radiation therapy
• D) Potential for nausea

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Definitions:

Stress Hormones

Biochemicals, such as cortisol and adrenaline, that are released in the body in response to stress, affecting bodily functions.

Repressed Sexual Desires

Desires that have been pushed into the unconscious due to social, moral, or personal reasons, often causing psychological tension.

Nazi Death Camp

Facilities established by the Nazi regime during World War II for the systematic extermination of Jews, Poles, Soviet POWs, Romani people, and others deemed undesirable, with Auschwitz being one of the most notorious.

Repression

Repression is a psychological defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or desires are forced from the conscious mind into the unconscious.