A patient who has had a dissecting aneurysm repaired is being prepared for discharge. The patient has a history of hypertension

Question

The nurse is careful to emphasize the importance of which precaution? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "Do not run out of your prescribed medications.".
2. "Take your pulse twice daily.".
3. "Do not drink too much fluid.".
4. "Watch the incision for signs of infection.".
5. "Keep your blood pressure well managed.".

Answer 1

1,4,5
Rationale 1: Compliance with the prescribed medication regime is essential.
Rationale 2: There should be no reason to take the pulse twice daily at home.
Rationale 3: A fluid restriction would be unlikely for this patient.
Rationale 4: All patients who have had invasive surgeries should be taught to monitor the incision for infection.
Rationale 5: Keeping the blood pressure at desired levels is critical to a good outcome from surgery to repair an aneurysm.