The Nurse Is Aware That a Client Having Surgery on Which

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is aware that a client having surgery on which of the following organs is at risk for unstable blood pressure postoperatively because of local effects on catecholamines?

• A) Adrenal gland
• B) Thyroid gland
• C) Pituitary gland
• D) Parathyroid gland

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Definitions:

Working Self-Concept

Refers to the aspect of an individual’s self-concept that is presently active in thought and influences behaviors and attitudes in specific situations.

Self-Schema

A cognitive representation of oneself that organizes and guides the processing of self-related information.

Self-Compassion

refers to the practice of being kind and understanding toward oneself in instances of pain or failure, rather than being harshly self-critical.

Self-Serving Bias

The tendency for people to take personal credit for success but blame failure on external factors.