Which Information Will the Nurse Include When Teaching a Patient

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which information will the nurse include when teaching a patient about the transverse rectus abdominis musculocutaneous (TRAM) procedure?

• A) Saline-filled implants are placed under the pectoral muscles.
• B) Recovery from the TRAM surgery takes at least 6 to 8 weeks.
• C) Muscle tissue is removed from the back and used to form a breast.
• D) TRAM flap procedures may be done in outpatient surgery centers.

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Definitions:

Script

A schema for an event, often containing information about physical features, people, and typical occurrences.

Implicit Memory

Memory that enables people to perform tasks without conscious awareness of these previous experiences.

Episodic Memory System

The episodic memory system is a part of the brain's memory system responsible for storing specific events or episodes that occurred at a particular time and place.

Procedural Memory System

The part of the long-term memory responsible for knowing how to do things, also known as muscle memory.