The Nurse Is Assisting with the Preparation of a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assisting with the preparation of a patient for a cochlear implant due to profound deafness. Which teaching will the nurse reinforce for this patient?

• A)Preparation instructions for surgery
• B)Care of the external equipment
• C)The impact of hearing for the first time
• D)Physical limitations after the procedure

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Definitions:

Pancreatic Islets

Clusters of cells in the pancreas that produce hormones like insulin and glucagon, regulating blood glucose levels.

Endocrine Glands

Glands that produce and release hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various bodily functions.

Stomach

A muscular organ in the digestive system that produces acid and enzymes to digest food.

Ileocecal Valve

Valve formed by the ileocecal sphincter between the ileum and the cecum.