Author Question: In order to protect the patient's privacy, the circulating nurse should only refer to the patient by ... (Read 107 times)

Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jul 18, 2018

In order to protect the patient's privacy, the circulating nurse should only refer to the patient by the procedure he or she is having when speaking to the patient or in the OR with other perioperative staff.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

The family of the surgical patient should be included in preoperative teaching.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

s.meritte · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 18, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: F
The circulating nurse must not become insensitive to the patient by referring to the patient as a procedure or a disease. Jargon such as this is depersonalizing, demoralizing, insensitive, and unacceptable.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: T
The family needs to be willing to assist the patient postoperatively and deal with their feelings and be knowledgeable about the patient's needs. The family's knowledge and understanding of the patient's needs, their coping skills, and their willingness to help are important factors in recovery. Teaching should be presented at the family members' level of particular resources and knowledge base.