A Patient Who Has Just Returned from Abdominal Surgery States

question 19

Multiple Choice

A patient who has just returned from abdominal surgery states, "I learned relaxation exercises, so I won't need any drugs." Which of the following statements about relaxation therapy is true?

• A)Effective use of relaxation therapy can eliminate the need for analgesics postoperatively.
• B)Relaxation therapy is an excellent adjunct treatment for pain when used with analgesics.
• C)Relaxation therapy is not useful for postoperative patients or for severe pain.
• D)Relaxation therapy works much the same as a placebo.

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

An area located in the rear of the skull within vertebrates, responsible for controlling and adjusting muscle actions.

Amygdala

A small, almond-shaped structure in the brain that is involved in processing emotions such as fear, anger, and pleasure.

Corpus Callosum

A band of nerve fibers that connects the two hemispheres of the brain, facilitating communication and coordination between them.

Cerebral Cortex

The outer layer of the brain, responsible for complex cognitive tasks such as thinking, perceiving, producing, and understanding language.