Which preoperative fear is linked to postoperative behavior? ...

[jc611]

Which preoperative fear is linked to postoperative behavior?
 
  a. Fear of anesthesia and death
  b. Fear of death and malnutrition
  c. Fear of unknown and lack of respect
  d. Fear of malnutrition and addiction to new medications

Question 2

Which older patient would the nurse suspect is displaying the effects associated with overusing bronchodilating nebulizers?
 
  A) A patient with acute delirium
  B) A patient with complaints of chest pain
  C) A patient with shortness of breath on exertion
  D) A patient with a new onset of a cardiac arrhythmia

[sabina576]

Answer to Question 1

A
The preoperative anxiety level influences the amount of anesthesia required, the amount of postoperative pain medication needed, and the speed of recovery from surgery.

Answer to Question 2

D
Feedback:
Overuse of sympathomimetic bronchodilating nebulizers creates a risk of cardiac arrhythmias leading to sudden death. Chest pain, delirium, and shortness of breath are not noted to be markers of their overuse.

[jc611]

Great answer, keep it coming

[dyrone]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it