A nurse provides care on a surgical unit where a large number of ...

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A nurse provides care on a surgical unit where a large number of patients are admitted following breast cancer surgery. The nurse is aware that breast cancer surgery creates a significant risk of disturbed body image.
 
  When should the nurse anticipate that this risk will be the highest?
  A) When the patient is faced with the prospect of leaving the unit after discharge
  B) When the patient is admitted to the PACU from the operating room
  C) When the patient sees her incision for the first time
  D) When the patient is met on the unit by her husband or partner

Question 2

A patient with otosclerosis has conductive hearing loss and has repeatedly declined surgery. What should the nurse do to facilitate communication with the patient?
 
  A) Sit or stand in front of the patient when speaking.
  B) Use exaggerated lip and mouth movements when talking.
  C) Stand in front of a light or window when speaking.
  D) Say the patient's name loudly before starting to talk.

[Dnite]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

A

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[ktidd]

YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review