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
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.
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a. Place the patient in high Fowler's position. b. Give the patient fluids to prevent shock. c. Replace the dressing with sterile fluffy pads. d. Apply a warm, moist normal saline sterile dressing.
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1. Procedural law 2. Substantive law 3. Due process of law 4. Private law
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