When Caring for an Older Patient Having Surgery, the Nurse

question 25

Multiple Choice

When caring for an older patient having surgery, the nurse avoids shaving the patient. Which body system is the nurse supporting by using this intervention?

• A) integumentary
• B) sensory-perceptual
• C) respiratory
• D) cardiovascular

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Definitions:

Declarative Memories

Memories that can be consciously recalled such as facts and events.

Recognition

The cognitive process of identifying a familiar object, concept, or piece of information from previous encounters or knowledge.

Recognition

The identification of something as having been previously seen, heard, known, etc.

Three-Box Model

A model of memory that suggests information is processed through three stages: sensory memory, short-term (or working) memory, and long-term memory.