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A patient recovering on a general surgical unit from an aortic valve replacement 1 week ago develops sudden severe pain, pulselessness, pallor, and coolness in the left leg. The nurse should notify the health care provider and
Information-Processing Model
A cognitive approach that compares the mind to a computer, focusing on how information is encoded, stored, and retrieved.
Anterograde Amnesia
A condition affecting the ability to form new memories following the onset of amnesia, despite being able to recall past events before the amnesia.
Infantile Memories
Early childhood memories, often vague or fragmented, reflecting experiences from the first years of life.
Long-Term Potentiation
A process involving the strengthening of synapses based on recent patterns of activity, crucial for learning and memory.
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