Which Instruction by the Nurse Is Most Important When Educating

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which instruction by the nurse is most important when educating a patient about using viscous lidocaine (Xylocaine) for mucositis?

• A) "Cleanse the oral cavity after using."
• B) "This medication can be used as a gargle."
• C) "After using,wait for 30 minutes before eating."
• D) "Your sense of taste will be diminished."

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Perspective

A psychological perspective that emphasizes unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.

Conscious

The state of being aware of and able to think about one's own thoughts, feelings, and perceptions, as well as the external world.

Unconscious

Refers to the part of the mind that is inaccessible to the conscious mind but that affects behaviors and emotions.

Mental Processes

Internal cognitive operations that include thinking, reasoning, and problem-solving.