The home care nurse is visiting a patient newly discharged home after a lobectomy. What would be most important for the home care nurse to assess?
A) Resumption of the patient's ADLs
B) The family's willingness to care for the patient
C) Nutritional status and fluid balance
D) Signs and symptoms of respiratory complications
Ans: D
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The nurse assesses the patient's adherence to the postoperative treatment plan and identifies acute or late postoperative complications. All options presented need assessment, but respiratory complications are the highest priority because they affect the patient's airway and breathing.
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