A nurse is planning the care of a patient who has undergone orthopedic surgery. What main goal should guide the nurse's choice of interventions?
A) Improving the patient's level of function
B) Helping the patient come to terms with limitations
C) Administering medications safely
D) Improving the patient's adherence to treatment
Ans: A
Feedback:
Improving function is the overarching goal after orthopedic surgery. Some patients may need to come to terms with limitations, but this is not true of every patient. Safe medication administration is imperative, but this is not a goal that guides other aspects of care. Similarly, adherence to treatment is important, but this is motivated by the need to improve functional status.
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