Which procedures are done for curative purposes (select all that apply)?
a. Gastroscopy
b. Rhinoplasty
c. Tracheotomy
d. Hysterectomy
e. Herniorrhaphy
d, e. Gastroscopy is for the purpose of diagnosis.
Rhinoplasty is done for a cosmetic improvement. A
tracheotomy is palliative
A patient is scheduled for a hemorrhoidectomy at an ambulatory day-surgery center. An
advantage of performing
surgery at an ambulatory center is a decreased need for
a. laboratory tests and perioperative medications.
b. preoperative and postoperative teaching by the nurse.
c. psychologic support to alleviate fears of pain and discomfort.
d. preoperative nursing assessment related to possible risks and complications.
a. Ambulatory surgery is usually less expensive and more
convenient, generally involving fewer laboratory tests,
fewer preoperative and postoperative medications, less
psychologic stress, and less susceptibility to hospitalacquired
infections. However, the nurse is still responsible
for assessing, supporting, and teaching the patient who
is undergoing surgery, regardless of where the surgery is
performed.
A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor,
repeatedly saying, "I just
want this over." What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient?
a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery.
b. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine.
c. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary preoperative preparations.
d. Tell the patient she should not be so anxious because she is having a common, safe surgery.
a. Excessive anxiety and stress can affect surgical recovery
and the nurse's role in psychologically preparing the patient
for surgery is to assess for potential stressors that could
negatively affect surgery. Specific fears should be identified
and addressed by the nurse by listening and by explaining
planned postoperative care. Falsely reassuring the patient,
ignoring her behavior, and telling her not to be anxious are
not therapeutic.
Many herbal products that are commonly taken cause surgical problems. Which herbs listed
below should the
nurse teach the patient to avoid before surgery to prevent an increase in bleeding for the surgical
a. Gastroscopy
b. Rhinoplasty
c. Tracheotomy
d. Hysterectomy
e. Herniorrhaphy
d, e. Gastroscopy is for the purpose of diagnosis.
Rhinoplasty is done for a cosmetic improvement. A
tracheotomy is palliative
A patient is scheduled for a hemorrhoidectomy at an ambulatory day-surgery center. An
advantage of performing
surgery at an ambulatory center is a decreased need for
a. laboratory tests and perioperative medications.
b. preoperative and postoperative teaching by the nurse.
c. psychologic support to alleviate fears of pain and discomfort.
d. preoperative nursing assessment related to possible risks and complications.
a. Ambulatory surgery is usually less expensive and more
convenient, generally involving fewer laboratory tests,
fewer preoperative and postoperative medications, less
psychologic stress, and less susceptibility to hospitalacquired
infections. However, the nurse is still responsible
for assessing, supporting, and teaching the patient who
is undergoing surgery, regardless of where the surgery is
performed.
A patient who is being admitted to the surgical unit for a hysterectomy paces the floor,
repeatedly saying, "I just
want this over." What should the nurse do to promote a positive surgical outcome for the patient?
a. Ask the patient what her specific concerns are about the surgery.
b. Reassure the patient that the surgery will be over soon and she will be fine.
c. Redirect the patient's attention to the necessary preoperative preparations.
d. Tell the patient she should not be so anxious because she is having a common, safe surgery.
a. Excessive anxiety and stress can affect surgical recovery
and the nurse's role in psychologically preparing the patient
for surgery is to assess for potential stressors that could
negatively affect surgery. Specific fears should be identified
and addressed by the nurse by listening and by explaining
planned postoperative care. Falsely reassuring the patient,
ignoring her behavior, and telling her not to be anxious are
not therapeutic.
Many herbal products that are commonly taken cause surgical problems. Which herbs listed
below should the
nurse teach the patient to avoid before surgery to prevent an increase in bleeding for the surgical
