The Person Who Is Preparing for Surgery Asks the Nurse

question 18

Multiple Choice

The person who is preparing for surgery asks the nurse to keep their glasses and hearing aid in place until they are under anaesthesia. Which of the following statements by the nurse demonstrates accurate, therapeutic communication?

• A)'The policies in the surgery unit will not allow it.'
• B)'You cannot keep those in.'
• C)'I will contact the surgery department to discuss your requests.'
• D)'Certainly, you can keep them for that time.'

Distinguish between types of therapies, including biomedical, psychotherapy, humanistic, and cognitive therapies.

Understand the mechanisms and effects of stress management techniques such as stress inoculation training.

Recognize the role and efficacy of psychiatric medications and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in treating mental health disorders.

Understand the historical development and reforms in mental health care, including the push for mental hospitals and community-based treatment.

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Definitions:

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Menstrual Cycle

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Breast Development

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