During Data Collection for a Patient After Cardiac Surgery, the Nurse

question 45

Multiple Choice

During data collection for a patient after cardiac surgery, the nurse notes that chest tube drainage has increased and is now greater than 200 mL per hour. What intervention should take priority?

• A)Recheck drainage every 30 minutes.
• B)Notify registered nurse.
• C)Recheck vital signs in 30 minutes.
• D)Monitor oxygen saturation.

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Definitions:

Dispositional Attribution

The tendency to attribute someone's behavior to their internal qualities or personality rather than to situational factors.

Collectivistic Remark

A statement or observation that emphasizes the importance of groups or communities over individuals.

Situational Attributions

The process of explaining the behavior of someone based on external factors or the situation surrounding the behavior, as opposed to internal personality traits.

Unconscious Motivation

Drives and desires that are not readily accessible to an individual's conscious awareness, yet influence behaviors and decisions.