The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Scheduled

question 9

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is scheduled to have a vein ligation in the morning. How would you describe a vein ligation to the client?

• A) Veins are tied off and removed.
• B) Removal of the great saphenous vein.
• C) Veins are tied off and left in the leg.
• D) Removal of the small saphenous vein.

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Definitions:

Stimulation of the Senses

Refers to activities or interventions aimed at engaging one or more of the five senses (sight, sound, touch, taste, smell) for therapeutic, developmental, or experiential purposes.

Perception

The process by which individuals organize and interpret their sensory impressions to give meaning to their environment.

Field-Independent

Individuals who have the ability to identify and maintain an orientation not influenced by the surrounding context or field.

Environment

The surrounding external conditions and influences affecting the growth, development, and survival of organisms and ecological systems.