A Patient Who Smokes a Pack of Cigarettes Daily Develops

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient who smokes a pack of cigarettes daily develops tachycardia and irritability on the second day after abdominal surgery. What is the nurse's best action at this time?

• A)Escort the patient outside where smoking is allowed.
• B)Request a prescription for a nicotine replacement agent.
• C)Tell the patient to calm down and not to think about smoking.
• D)Ask the patient's family to bring in chewable tobacco products.

Understand the relationship between sensation seeking and behavioral traits.

Analyze the impact of cultural and demographic factors on explanatory styles and optimism.

Investigate the role of children and family dynamics in subjective well-being.

Understand the concept of locus of control and its impact on mental health.

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Definitions:

Physiological Need

Basic physical requirements for human survival, such as air, water, food, shelter, and sleep. These needs are the first level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs.

Basic Bodily Requirement

Fundamental needs such as food, water, and shelter that are essential for survival.

Complex Behavior

Actions or conduct that involve multiple factors, including cognitive, social, and emotional components, making them more sophisticated than simple reflexes.

Homeostasis

The process by which living organisms regulate their internal environment to maintain stable, life-supporting conditions.