A 70-Year-Old Patient Is Scheduled for Open-Heart Surgery

question 10

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old patient is scheduled for open-heart surgery.The physicians plan to use the great saphenous vein for the coronary bypass grafts.The patient asks,"What happens to my circulation when the veins are removed?" The nurse should reply:

• A)"Venous insufficiency is a common problem after this type of surgery."
• B)"Oh,there are lots of veins in your body-you won't even notice that one has been removed."
• C)"You will probably experience decreased circulation after the vein has been removed."
• D)"Because the deeper veins in your leg are in good condition,this vein can be removed without harming your circulation."

Analyze the effectiveness and challenges of implementing safety standards and wellness programs in diverse work environments.

Understand the concept of efficiency in an economy and how it is defined.

Recognize the role of government intervention in correcting market failures and achieving efficiency.

Identify factors that lead to market efficiency and the incentives built into market economies.

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Definitions:

Environmental Scanning

The process of systematically collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data about trends, events, and conditions in the environment that might affect an organization's future.

Consumer Ethnocentrism

The belief held by some consumers that purchasing foreign-made products is wrong or harmful to the local economy.

Major External Factors

Key influences originating outside of an organization that can significantly impact its performance and strategy, such as economic, social, technological, and political conditions.

Direct Competition

Two or more businesses offering products or services that directly compete against each other.