A 39-Yr-Old Patient with a Suspected Herniated Intervertebral Disc Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 39-yr-old patient with a suspected herniated intervertebral disc is scheduled for a myelogram. Which information communicated by the nurse to the health care provider before the procedure would change the procedural plans?

• A)The patient is anxious about the test results.
• B)The patient reports a previous allergy to shellfish.
• C)The patient has back pain when lying flat for more than 4 hours.
• D)The patient drank apple juice 4 hours before the scheduled procedure.

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Definitions:

Acute Stress Disorder

A mental health condition triggered by a traumatic event, featuring symptoms such as anxiety, detachment, and nightmares, occurring shortly after the trauma and lasting for up to one month.

Magnitude

The size, extent, or importance of something, often used in a quantitative context to measure variables.

Terrified

A state of intense fear that can be the result of real or perceived threats, causing significant distress.

Predisposition

An inborn or acquired vulnerability for developing certain symptoms or disorders.