During the Preoperative Assessment and Teaching for a Patient Scheduled

question 1

Multiple Choice

During the preoperative assessment and teaching for a patient scheduled for otolaryngologic surgery performed using local anesthetic,the perioperative nurse reviews with the patient normal coping mechanisms that are personally effective and supports and encourages the patient during the surgical intervention.The nurse is preparing the patient to anticipate:

• A) disturbed sensory perceptions.
• B) tachypnea.
• C) acute pain.
• D) claustrophobia.

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Definitions:

Hallux

The medical term for the big toe, crucial for balance and walking.

Bursa

A fluid-filled sac located in areas where friction occurs, serving as a cushion between bones and tendons or muscles around a joint.

Arthroplasty

A surgical procedure to restore the function of a joint by resurfacing the bones or replacing the joint with artificial components.

Arthrodesis

A surgical procedure to fuse the bones in a joint, eliminating the joint to alleviate pain.