The nurse in the same-day surgical care area is preparing a patient for surgery. What should the nurse do to ensure that this patient has a successful recovery from the surgery?
A. Measure intake and output.
B. Provide teaching and additional resources to help the patient when at home.
C. Assess vital signs.
D. Limit pain control measures since the patient will need to ambulate when leaving after the surgery.
Answer: B
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1. "Just a minute. Let me just get his chart." 2. "The doctor will give you the results when he visits." 3. "Let me get my instructor to see if it is alright to do this." 4. "I cannot legally share that information unless your father consents."
The nurse notes that the client has a sudden change in vision. Which of the following conditions should the nurse suspect as a possible cause?
A) Chronic glaucoma. B) Dermatoses C) Diabetes D) Furunculosis
The nurse is concerned that a client is at risk for a nosocomial infection. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
1. Client is receiving intravenous fluids. 2. Client has an indwelling urinary catheter. 3. Client is recovering from surgery. 4. Client is receiving pain medication. 5. Client is ambulating twice a day with assistance.
The nurse determines that interventions to prevent postoperative constipation have been effective in a client recovering from surgery. What did the nurse assess to make this clinical decision?
1. Abdominal distention present. 2. Gas pains present. 3. Client vomiting. 4. Bowel movement occurred 24 hours after resuming a normal diet.