Select the Instructions by the Nurse That Would Best Prevent

question 34

Multiple Choice

Select the instructions by the nurse that would best prevent postoperative complications in a client who has just undergone a stapedectomy for a bone-conduction hearing loss.

• A)Leave the mouth open when sneezing.
• B)Use a soft, cotton-tipped applicator to clean the blood and drainage from the affected ear to prevent infection.
• C)Bend over very slowly during the first 48 hours post-operation.
• D)Keep the head of the bed flat for the first 24 hours.

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Definitions:

Mary Cover Jones

An early psychologist known for her work in counter-conditioning, effectively using this technique to cure phobias.

Conditioned Response

the learned reaction to a conditioned stimulus that occurs as a result of previous conditioning.

Unconditioned Stimulus

A stimulus that naturally and automatically triggers a response without any need for learning or prior conditioning.

Habituation

A decrease in responsiveness to a specific stimulus as a result of repeated experience with it.