After Assisting with the Transfer of a Patient from the Post-Anesthesia

question 25

Multiple Choice

After assisting with the transfer of a patient from the post-anesthesia care unit into a bed on the unit, a nurse should first

• A) Review the physician's orders.
• B) Determine the type and amount of intravenous fluid hanging.
• C) Perform a physical assessment.
• D) Reassure the patient that he or she will receive excellent care on the unit.

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Definitions:

Feedback

Information provided about the result of a process or activity, used as a basis for improvement.

Moderate Changes

Refers to adjustments or alterations that are neither too small nor too extreme, often considered to be reasonable or sensible.

Reinforcing

Refers to the process of increasing the likelihood of a behavior by following it with a reward or positive outcome.

Habituated

The process by which an individual becomes accustomed to a stimulus after repeated exposure, leading to a decrease in their response to that stimulus.