Asked by Anabel Guajardo on Jun 03, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a toddler who will be having surgery.Which will provide the best primary source of information about how to comfort the child after surgery is completed?
A) Patient's chart
B) Patient
C) Parents
D) Surgeon
Primary Source
An original document or firsthand account not interpreted by another person or source.
Surgery
A medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body.
Comfort
A state of physical and emotional well-being where an individual is free from pain, distress, or anxiety.
- Honor and incorporate cultural and religious traditions in the care of patients.
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DT
Daniel TsentsiperJun 06, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Family members and significant others are primary sources of information for infants,children,critically ill adults,patients with mental handicaps,or patients who are unconscious or have reduced cognitive function.The patient is too young.The patient's chart is a source but not a primary source.The parents are a better source than the surgeon.
Learning Objectives
- Honor and incorporate cultural and religious traditions in the care of patients.