A Patient Scheduled for Surgery Is to Receive Anesthesia That

question 17

Multiple Choice

A patient scheduled for surgery is to receive anesthesia that causes a total loss of sensation and a complete loss of consciousness.What term should the nurse use to document this patient's type of anesthesia?

• A) Local anesthesia
• B) Spinal anesthesia
• C) General anesthesia
• D) Epidural anesthesia

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Definitions:

Interpersonal Style

The characteristic way an individual interacts with other people, including modes of communication and behavior in social situations.

Horney

Karen Horney, a psychoanalyst known for her theories on neurosis, personality, and the importance of social relationships in mental health.

Erikson

Refers to Erik Erikson, a psychologist known for his theory on the stages of psychosocial development across the lifespan.

Freud

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