During a follow-up visit, a female client who underwent a mastectomy presents with an infection that requires an antibiotic. She admits she has been doing some gardening. What further instruction and reinforcement of teaching is needed?
A) Avoid working in the garden or yard altogether.
B) Wear gloves and protective clothing to avoid any injuries.
C) Increase the frequency of follow-up visits if she does works.
D) Avoid household chores for at least 6 to 9 months.
B
Feedback:
The nurse should recommend that the client wear gloves when doing backyard work or housework to prevent injuries that may heal slowly or become infected. Working, whether it is in the backyard or doing some household chores, can be helpful in promoting feelings of usefulness, thereby, enhancing the client's coping abilities and self-esteem. She could be advised to follow up more frequently; however, this would not help prevent any untoward injury.
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