A patient who was thrown from a horse suffered a penetrating wound of the chest that led to acute respiratory failure
The patient is now extubated and recovering on the medical-surgical unit of the hospital. As time for discharge draws near, the nurse would plan teaching to include what priority?
A) Emotional support
B) Wound care
C) Activity level
D) Nutrition
Ans: B
Feedback: The nurse addresses the problems that led to the acute respiratory failure. As the patient's status improves, the nurse assesses the patient's knowledge of the underlying disorder and provides teaching as appropriate to address the disorder. In this scenario, the priority would be wound care as the scenario does not indicate the patient has emotional or nutritional problems. Activity level is not as much of a priority as is wound care.
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