Excision of the Submandibular Gland Is Performed to Remove Mixed

question 9

Multiple Choice

Excision of the submandibular gland is performed to remove mixed tumors and calculi associated with extensive chronic inflammation.The submandibular gland lies in close proximity to several important nerves and vessels.Of the following,what is the highest priority perioperative nursing action related to submandibular surgery?

• A) Provide the scrub person with a bipolar electrosurgical unit (ESU).
• B) Provide the scrub person with a nerve stimulator.
• C) Avoid local anesthetics on the sterile field if identification of major nerves will take place.
• D) Provide the anesthesia provider with an intraoperative nerve monitoring system.

Identify and respond appropriately to immediate mental health needs, such as signs of severe distress or potential self-harm.

Understand the nature and impact of dissociative disorders and effective interventions.

Illustrate the physiological responses to acute stress, trauma, and prolonged stress.

Identify symptoms and interventions for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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Definitions:

Relational Psychoanalytic Therapy

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Short-term Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach that focuses on uncovering and working through unconscious processes, in a brief timeframe.

Autonomic Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that controls and regulates involuntary bodily functions, including heart rate, digestion, respiratory rate, pupillary response, and more.

Social Connectedness

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