During the Preoperative Interview, the Client's Statement That Would Alert

question 27

Multiple Choice

During the preoperative interview, the client's statement that would alert the nurse to an increased risk during surgery is "I

• A) am a reformed smoker; I haven't had a cigarette in 10 years."
• B) rarely eat red meat; it usually makes me feel bloated."
• C) take a couple of aspirin every day for my headaches."
• D) take a large assortment of vitamins daily."

Understand Erikson’s stages of psychosocial development, particularly the concern for trust in infancy and identity in adolescence.

Understand Erik Erikson's stages of psychosocial development.

Grasp Piaget's stages of cognitive development and the characteristic tasks of each stage.

Comprehend the concept of identity development in adolescence.

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Definitions:

Dependent Variables

In scientific research, the variable being tested and measured, expected to change in response to variations in the independent variable.

Representative Sample

A subset of a population that accurately reflects the members of the entire population.

Proportional

Corresponding in size, degree, or intensity, with a constant ratio between corresponding measurements.

Double-blind

A study design in which neither the participants nor the researchers know which participants are receiving the experimental treatment and which are receiving a control treatment, to prevent bias.