Which statement made by the client who is going home after a transsphenoidal hypophy-sectomy indicates an adequate understanding of actions to prevent complications from this treatment?
A. "I will wear dark glasses whenever I am outdoors."
B. "I will keep the cat food bowl on my counter so that I do not have to bend over."
C. "I will wash the incision line every day with peroxide and redress it immediately."
D. "I will remember to cough and deep breathe at least every 2 hours while I am awake."
B
After this surgery, the client must take care to avoid activities that can increase intracranial pres-sure. They should avoid bending from the waist and should not bear down, cough, or lay flat.
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a. 89-year-old scheduled for a knee re-placement b. 40-year-old requiring gallbladder surgery c. 19-year-old requiring a laparoscopy d. 10-year-old admitted for a tonsillectomy
While taking a client's health history, the nurse learns that the client worked at a landfill for the last 35 years. This information is most significant because it could indicate:
1. Possible exposure to environmental toxins. 2. The client's lack of communication skills. 3. The client is elderly. 4. The client's level of education.
Using SBAR, what would you communicate to the surgeon?
What will be an ideal response?
Generally, there is no point in screening for a disease if no treatment is available to arrest the progression of the disease
Indicate whether the statement is true or false