The Most Appropriate Explanation by the Nurse to Explain Why

question 15

Multiple Choice

The most appropriate explanation by the nurse to explain why a client cannot eat before surgery is

• A) "Anesthesia works best on an empty stomach."
• B) "The stomach should be empty to prevent complications."
• C) "There is not enough time before surgery to digest the food."
• D) "You will not have to go to the bathroom frequently before surgery."

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Definitions:

Deep Cerebral Nuclei

Clusters of neurons in the deep regions of the cerebrum involved in regulating voluntary movement and learning.

Schwann Cell

A type of glial cell in the peripheral nervous system that wraps around nerve fibers, forming the myelin sheath, which helps in the rapid conduction of nerve impulses.

Myelin Sheath

The fatty layer that covers and insulates axons of many neurons, facilitating the rapid transmission of nerve impulses.

PNS

Abbreviation for Peripheral Nervous System, which encompasses all the nerves outside the brain and spinal cord and connects the CNS to the limbs and organs.