The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient in the Operating

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient in the operating suite.Which of the following outcomes would be most appropriate for this patient?

• A) At the end of the intraoperative phase, the patient will be free of burns at the grounding pad.
• B) At the end of the intraoperative phase, the patient will be free of infection.
• C) At the end of the intraoperative phase, the patient will be free of nausea and vomiting.
• D) At the end of the intraoperative phase, the patient will be free of pain.

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Definitions:

Involuntary Reflex Responses

Automatic, rapid responses of the nervous system to a stimulus that do not require conscious thought, protecting the body from harm.

Group Mean

A statistical measure that represents the average value of data points within a specified set or group.

Average Reaction Time

The typical duration it takes for an individual to respond to a stimulus.

Voluntary Reaction

involves conscious control over actions or movements, such as deciding to grab a cup of coffee.