A Client Returns to the Medical-Surgical Unit After a Total

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client returns to the medical-surgical unit after a total hip replacement with a large wedge-shaped pillow between his legs.The client's daughter asks the nurse why the pillow is in place.What is the nurse's best response?

• A) "It will help prevent bedsores from developing."
• B) "It will help prevent nerve damage and foot drop."
• C) "It will keep the new hip from becoming dislocated."
• D) "It will prevent climbing out of bed if he becomes confused."

Understand the significance of rehearsal and chunking in enhancing memory storage and recall.

Identify the various types of memory encoding (e.g., verbal, visual).

Recognize the role of working memory in processing and storing information.

Understand the concept and examples of semantic, episodic, and procedural memory.

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Definitions:

Caring Moment

A meaningful and transformative encounter between a nurse and a patient where emotional, physical, and spiritual connections are fostered, enhancing the wellbeing of both.

Caring Consciousness

Caring consciousness is an awareness or mindset that prioritizes empathy, compassion, and actions aimed at alleviating suffering and promoting well-being.

In The Moment

Being fully present and engaged with the current situation or task, often emphasizing mindfulness and focus on the immediate experience.

Expanded Science Model

A conceptual model that extends the boundaries of conventional science to include holistic and interdisciplinary approaches to knowledge.