During the Preoperative Assessment and Teaching for a Patient Scheduled

question 45

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 and self-control physiologic indicators of:

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

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