The Patient Has Been in the Hospital for a Hip

question 20

Multiple Choice

The patient has been in the hospital for a hip replacement.According to his critical pathway,he should have his Foley catheter discontinued on the fourth day after surgery.Instead,the patient has it removed on the third day and is voiding normally with no problems.This would be a sign of:

• A)a negative variance.
• B)positive case management.
• C)a positive variance.
• D)use of SBAR.

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Definitions:

Dissociation

A psychological process where a person disconnects from their thoughts, feelings, memories, or sense of identity.

Social Influence

The effect that the words, actions, or presence of other people have on an individual's thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Hypnotic Phenomena

Observable effects or behaviors that occur as a result of hypnosis, often involving heightened suggestibility and altered states of consciousness.

Hypnotized

This term describes being in a state of highly focused attention or concentration, often associated with increased suggestibility and relaxation.