Which Is a Reason to Catheterize a Patient During a Surgical

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which is a reason to catheterize a patient during a surgical procedure?

• A)To decrease postoperative pain
• B)To permit accurate output measurement
• C)To prevent urine leakage on the OR table
• D)To expedite a patient's recovery period

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Definitions:

Unstable Molecules

Atoms or groups of atoms that have unpaired electrons, making them highly reactive and known as free radicals.

Trans Fats

A type of unhealthy fat found in some processed foods, associated with increased risk of heart disease.

Hydrogenation

A chemical process that adds hydrogen atoms to unsaturated fats, turning them into saturated fats, often used in food production to increase shelf life.

Saturation

A term that may refer to the point at which a solution can absorb no more of a substance or when an object is fully soaked with a liquid.