After teaching a client who has a femoral hernia, the nurse assesses the client's understanding. Which statement indicates the client needs additional teaching related to the proper use of a truss?
a. "I will put on the truss before I go to bed each night."
b. "I'll put some powder under the truss to avoid skin irritation."
c. "The truss will help my hernia because I can't have surgery."
d. "If I have abdominal pain, I'll let my health care provider know right away."
ANS: A
The client should be instructed to apply the truss before arising, not before going to bed at night. The other statements show an accurate understanding of using a truss.
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