When the Patient Asks the Nurse to Make Sure No

question 36

Multiple Choice

When the patient asks the nurse to make sure no one sees her with her dentures out,the nurse recognizes the common preoperative fear of:

• A) anesthesia.
• B) loss of control.
• C) fear of separation from family.
• D) mutilation.

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Definitions:

Net Energy Loss

The difference between energy intake and energy expenditure, leading to a loss of energy.

Body Weight

The total mass of an individual, often used as an indicator of health and used in calculating body mass index (BMI).

Calories

Units of energy that measure the amount of energy food provides to the body; essential for maintaining bodily functions and supporting physical activity.

Aerobic Activity

Physical exercises that increase the heart rate and improve the body's use of oxygen, enhancing cardiovascular health.