4.Your patient is undergoing surgery to remove
a lump from her breast. List four areas of
information that should be given to the
patient when securing informed consent.
a.
b.
c.
d.
5.Indicate how each of the following diseases
places the patient at greater risk for postoper-
ative complications.
a.Cardiovascular disease:b.Pulmonary disorders:c. Kidney and liver function disorders:d.Metabolic disorders:6.Explain how you would help your patient
overcome the following fears experienced in
the preoperative phase.
a.Fear of the unknown:b.Fear of pain and death:c. Fear of changes in body image and self-
concept:7.Describe the nurse’s role in providing screen-
ing tests for the preoperative patient.8.Describe how you would prepare a preopera-
tive patient for the following conditions.
a.Surgical events and sensations:b.Pain management:9.Describe how you would prepare a patient on
the day of surgery in the following areas.
a.Hygiene and skin preparation:b.Elimination:c. Nutrition and fluids:d.Rest and sleep:10.Give three examples of expected outcomes
for a patient during the intraoperative phase.
a.
b.
c.
11.List the five phases that signify the return of
CNS function.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
12.Prepare a teaching plan for a postoperative
patient who is moving into a home healthcare
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