The Nurse Is Performing Preoperative Thyroidectomy Instruction for a Patient

question 26

Multiple Choice

The nurse is performing preoperative thyroidectomy instruction for a patient with Graves' disease.The patient begins to cry and says,"I am so nervous and can't listen to you.Just get out!" What should the nurse do next?

• A) Give the patient written preoperative instructions.
• B) Inform the charge nurse or surgeon of the patient's behavior.
• C) Remind the patient the preoperative information is important.
• D) Ask the family member to explain the preoperative instructions.

Distinguish between the effects of immigration on native-born workers in terms of complementary and substitute resources.

Comprehend the role of wage gaps, migration costs, and labor demand elasticity in immigration dynamics.

Examine the fiscal impacts of immigration, focusing on state and local government burdens and the contribution of remittances to GDP.

Evaluate various scholarly estimates and evidence on the impact of immigration on wage rates and employment.

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