You Are Teaching a Pathophysiology Class to Pre-Nursing Students

question 16

Multiple Choice

You are teaching a pathophysiology class to pre-nursing students. Today you are teaching about infection. What groups of people would you tell the students are at increased risk for infection? (Mark all that apply.)

• A) Debilitated clients
• B) Older adults
• C) Adolescents
• D) Clients with impaired skin
• E) Clients with pancreatic disease

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Definitions:

Preoperative Education

The process of providing information and knowledge to a patient about the surgery they are going to undergo, including potential risks, benefits, and postoperative care, to prepare them mentally and physically.

Preoperative Education

Information and guidance provided to patients before undergoing surgery to help them prepare and reduce anxiety.

Reluctant Patient

A patient who is hesitant or unwilling to undergo certain medical treatments or procedures.

Left Femoral Peripheral

Pertaining to or situated on the peripheral part of the left femoral area, often used in relation to veins or arteries.