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estefany cocolan
on Oct 12, 2024
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The nurse is caring for two patients;both are having a hysterectomy.The first patient is having the hysterectomy after a complicated birth.The second patient has uterine cancer.What will most likely influence the experience of pain for these two patients?
A) Neurological factors.
B) Competency of the surgeon.
C) Meaning of pain.
D) Postoperative support personnel.
Hysterectomy
A surgical procedure to remove a woman’s uterus, which may also involve removing the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes depending on the type of hysterectomy.
Uterine Cancer
A type of cancer that begins in the uterus, the organ in women where fetal development occurs.
Postoperative Support
Care and assistance provided to a patient after undergoing surgery to ensure proper recovery and minimize complications.
- Recognize the elements that affect the perception of pain and how patients react to it, taking into account cultural, psychological, and physiological influences.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize the elements that affect the perception of pain and how patients react to it, taking into account cultural, psychological, and physiological influences.