The Nurse Is Preparing a Patient for Surgery

question 7

Multiple Choice

The nurse is preparing a patient for surgery.Which statement by the patient would cause the greatest concern?

• A) "I take black cohosh to ease menopausal symptoms."
• B) "I take garlic supplements daily to lower my cholesterol."
• C) "I find St.John's Wort helps my depression."
• D) "When I feel nauseous I take ginger to settle my stomach."

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Definitions:

Adulthood

The stage of life when an individual is fully grown and developed, typically marked by psychological maturity and independence.

Ambivalent Babies

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Ainsworth's Study

Landmark research by psychologist Mary Ainsworth exploring the nature of attachment between infants and their caregivers, notably through the "Strange Situation" experiment.

Clinging

The behavior of physically or emotionally attaching oneself to a person, object, or idea for security or assurance.