Asked by
Savannah Lesslie
on Dec 12, 2024Verified
Which of the following should you include in preparing a patient for electrocauterization?
A) Tell the patient that more than one freezing cycle may be necessary
B) Ask the patient to wear safety goggles during the procedure
C) Place a grounding pad somewhere on the patient's body
D) Tell the patient that a sterile dressing will be applied after the procedure
E) Reassure the patient that some pain, swelling, and redness is normal
Electrocauterization
The use of a needle, probe, or loop heated by electric current to remove growths such as warts, to stop bleeding, and to control nosebleeds that either will not subside or continually recur.
Grounding Pad
A safety device used during surgical procedures to prevent burn injuries by dispersing excess electrical current away from the patient.
Freezing Cycle
A process involving the lowering of temperature to below 0°C, used in various contexts such as food preservation or climate patterns.
- Understand the procedural preparations and patient care involved in different surgical techniques such as electrocauterization, cryosurgery, and laser surgery.
Verified Answer
EK
Learning Objectives
- Understand the procedural preparations and patient care involved in different surgical techniques such as electrocauterization, cryosurgery, and laser surgery.