The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Has Returned to the Care

question 13

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a patient who has returned to the care area after surgery. Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure the patient receives appropriate care?

• A)Check the physician's orders to see if all preoperative orders have been rewritten.
• B)Schedule the patient for vital signs assessments every four hours.
• C)Orient the patient to person, place, and time.
• D)Assess the patient's mental status.

Grasp the importance and technique of Breast Self-Examination (BSE).

Understand the normal physiological changes in breasts due to aging, hormonal changes, or life events like pregnancy.

Identify the implications of gynecomastia and its associated health conditions.

Recognize the importance of exploring a patient's health history for related conditions in the presence of gynecomastia.

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Definitions:

Fear Of All Dogs

A phobia characterized by an intense and irrational fear of dogs, affecting a person's ability to interact with or confront dogs in any situation.

Attacked

To be aggressively approached or assaulted, either physically or verbally.

Cognitive Processes

Mental activities involved in acquiring, processing, and storing knowledge, such as perception, memory, and reasoning.

Panic Attack

A sudden episode of intense fear or anxiety, accompanied by physical symptoms such as heart palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness, or abdominal distress.