A Client Is Scheduled for a Laparoscopy to Remove Endometriosis

question 5

Multiple Choice

A client is scheduled for a laparoscopy to remove endometriosis tissue.Which response by the client alerts the nurse of the need for further teaching?

• A) "The surgeon told me that carbon dioxide would be infused into my pelvic cavity."
• B) "There will be one or more small incisions in order to visualize all of the organs."
• C) "There will be some shoulder pain after the procedure that may last 48 hours."
• D) "I can return to jogging my 3-mile routine in a few days."

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Definitions:

Visual Cortex

The part of the cerebral cortex that processes visual information, located in the occipital lobe of the brain.

Apparent Movement

The perception of motion caused by visual cues even when there is no actual movement, such as in optical illusions.

Real Movement

refers to the actual physical motion of an object or objects through space, observable and measurable by standard means.

Depth Cues

Visual indicators that allow an individual to perceive the depth and distance of objects in their environment.