Which Statement by a Patient Scheduled for Surgery Is Most

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement by a patient scheduled for surgery is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) "I had a heart valve replacement last year."
• B) "I had bacterial pneumonia 3 months ago."
• C) "I have knee pain whenever I walk or jog."
• D) "I have a strong family history of breast cancer."

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Definitions:

Equilibrium

A state in a chemical reaction where the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, leading to constant concentrations of reactants and products.

Phenylacetone

An organic compound also known as benzyl methyl ketone, used in the synthesis of various chemicals.

Enols

Organic compounds characterized by a carbon-carbon double bond directly adjacent to a hydroxyl group, serving as intermediates in various reactions.

Organic Product

A compound or substance that has been derived from a living organism and contains carbon atoms.