When the Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has

question 12

Multiple Choice

When the nurse is caring for a patient who has had a total laryngectomy and radical neck dissection during the first 24 hours after surgery, what is the priority nursing action?

• A) Monitor for bleeding.
• B) Assess breath sounds.
• C) Clean the inner cannula every 8 hours.
• D) Avoid changing the tracheostomy ties.

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Definitions:

Unconscious Conflicts

Psychological struggles within an individual that are not within the immediate awareness, often stemming from repressed thoughts or feelings.

Humanistic Theories

A psychological perspective emphasizing individual potential and stress on self-growth, free will, and inherent goodness of humans.

Unconscious

A part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behavior and emotions.

Repressed Memories

Memories involuntarily repressed because they're linked to intense stress or traumatic experiences.