The Preoperative Assessment Finding That the Nurse Would Report to the Surgeon

question 25

Multiple Choice

The preoperative assessment finding that the nurse would report to the surgeon for preoperative treatment is

• A) hemoglobin concentration of 13.5 mg/dl.
• B) partial thromboplastin time of 25 seconds.
• C) potassium level of 3.0 mEq/L.
• D) sodium level of 140 mEq/L.

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REM Sleep

A phase of sleep characterized by rapid eye movement, increased brain activity, vivid dreaming, and temporary muscle paralysis.

Infancy

The earliest stage in human development, extending from birth to about 2 years of age, characterized by rapid physical growth and cognitive development.

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Stage 1

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