You Are Preparing a Client for Emergency Thoracic Surgery

question 22

Multiple Choice

You are preparing a client for emergency thoracic surgery. What would you document in your assessment?

• A) Emergency contacts
• B) IV fluids ordered
• C) General statement of the client's condition
• D) Detailed physical assessment

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Definitions:

Serotonin Receptors

Proteins located in the brain and other tissues that bind serotonin, playing key roles in mood regulation, digestion, sleep, and other bodily functions.

Dopamine Receptors

Proteins located on the surface of nerve cells that interact with dopamine, a neurotransmitter involved in many functions including mood, satisfaction, and addiction.

Clozapine

An atypical antipsychotic medication used in the treatment of schizophrenia, particularly effective in patients unresponsive to other drugs.

Atypical Antipsychotic

A class of medication used to treat psychiatric conditions by altering brain chemistry, less likely to cause certain side effects compared to traditional antipsychotics.