Question 1
The nurse realizes that which stressor is one of the primary concerns of critically ill patients and should be routinely included during assessments?
◦ Altered ability to communicate
◦ Lack of family support
◦ Hunger
◦ Inability to control elimination
Question 2
A patient has just completed a preoperative education session prior to undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery. Which patient statements indicate that teaching has been effective? Select all that apply.
Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected.◦ "I may need something to help me rest due to the unfamiliar lights and sounds of the ICU unit."
◦ "I will be given frequent mouth care to help me when I am thirsty."
◦ "I might not behave like my usual self after the surgery, but it will be because of the medications and my illness."
◦ "I understand that I will have to blink my eyes to respond after the breathing tube is in my throat."
◦ "I will be able to move about freely in bed and into the chair without help while connected to the electronic equipment for monitoring."
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