Discharge planning for a surgical procedure begins in the ______________ period and continues through the _____________ period
ANS:
preoperative, recuperative
When discharge planning is begun in the preoperative period and all through the postoperative period, the patient can assume greater responsibility for self-care and will experience less stress about going home.
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A client has a nursing diagnosis of Risk for Impaired Skin Integrity related to prescribed bed rest and decreased sensation and mobility of the lower extremities. What type of nursing diagnosis is this classified as?
A) Actual diagnosis B) Health promotion diagnosis C) Risk diagnosis D) Syndrome diagnosis
A recently licensed nurse states, "My client keeps saying he is in pain. I don't believe him because I had the same surgery last year and didn't feel nearly as bad as he claims
" What response by the more experienced nurse is most appropriate? 1. "It sounds as if your client is a drug seeker." 2. "You should contact the healthcare provider." 3. "I would call the nursing supervisor for this one." 4. "Pain differs from person to person."
The nurse is preparing to instruct a client on nonpharmacologic interventions that target the body for pain control. What should the nurse include in these instructions?
1. Massage 2. Acupressure 3. Self-hypnosis 4. Exercise 5. Nutritional supplements
Which of the following would be categorized as nominal data?
a. Weight b. Marital status c. Exam scores d. Educational level