The Surgeon Enters a Computerized Order for a Patient in the Postoperative

question 33

Multiple Choice

The surgeon enters a computerized order for a patient in the postoperative period after a unilateral thoracotomy for lung cancer. The order states: OOB in AM. Which action indicates the nurse is following the surgeon's order?

• A)Performs oral care
• B)Assists the patient out of bed
• C)Helps the patient with bathing
• D)Changes the patient's operative dressings

Explain the advantages and challenges of employing host-country nationals versus expatriates in foreign operations.

Understand the role of HR practices and labor force attributes in the international expansion of businesses.

Recognize the importance of cultural compatibility and flexibility for expatriates’ success in foreign assignments.

Acknowledge the legal and operational challenges in international human resource management, including workforce reduction and labor laws.

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Definitions:

Activity

Engagements or tasks that involve mental or physical effort done by individuals or groups, often for leisure or to achieve a result.

Daily Living

Activities and routines that comprise the everyday life of an individual, including personal care, work, and leisure.

Taking Medication

The act of consuming prescribed or over-the-counter drugs to treat, cure, or prevent illness, as directed by a healthcare professional.

Grief

The emotional response to loss.