Author Question: Which of the following concepts are part of current trends in surgical health care? a. The ... (Read 88 times)

KimWrice · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Which of the following concepts are part of current trends in surgical health care?

a. The majority of clients are admitted through the ambulatory surgery unit on the morning of surgery.
b. The invasiveness of many surgeries has increased.
c. Clients may stay up to 48 hours in the short-stay surgery unit.
d. Clients must assume all responsibility for postoperative care at home.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client experiencing physical elimination of substance abuse from the body. The nurse understands that the client is experiencing:

a. dependence c. relapse
b. detoxification d. withdrawal

moormoney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
If the client is to have surgery as an outpatient, the client should be instructed when to arrive at the hospital and told where family members can wait. The majority of clients are admitted through the ambulatory surgery unit on the morning of surgery.

Answer to Question 2

B
Physical recovery from drug abuse by eliminating a substance from the body is called detoxification.