A Patient Undergoing an Emergency Appendectomy Has Been Using St

question 7

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoing an emergency appendectomy has been using St.John's wort to prevent depression.Which complication would the nurse expect in the postanesthesia care unit?

• A) Increased pain
• B) Hypertensive episodes
• C) Longer time to recover from anesthesia
• D) Increased risk for postoperative bleeding

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Definitions:

Relatedness

The feeling of being connected or related to others, which is essential for fostering social bonds and personal relationships.

Existence Needs

Basic physical and material well-being necessities like food, shelter, and safety that individuals require.

Growth Needs

Psychological requirements that drive personal development, self-improvement, and the fulfillment of one's potential.

ERG Theory

A theory of human motivation developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes core needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth.