If the Patient Is Stabilized in 12 to 48 Hours

question 1

Multiple Choice

If the patient is stabilized in 12 to 48 hours, he or she can then be returned to surgery for a ____________ procedure.

• A) follow-up
• B) emergency
• C) schedule
• D) definitive

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Definitions:

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition characterized by the development of severe anxiety, dissociation, and other symptoms that occur within one month after exposure to a traumatic event.

External Locus

A belief system where individuals perceive outcomes in their lives as being outside of their control, influenced by external factors or forces.

Catastrophic Stress

A type of severe stress resulting from an event that is perceived as a disaster, leading to significant emotional, psychological, or physical distress.

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by flashbacks, nightmares, and severe anxiety.