A patient has a short-arm plaster cast applied at the outpatient center for a wrist fracture. An understanding of discharge teaching is apparent when the patient says,
a. "I can get the cast wet as long as I dry it right away with a hair dryer."
b. "I should avoid moving my fingers and elbow until the cast is removed."
c. "I will apply an ice pack to the cast over the fracture site for the next 24 hours."
d. "I can rub lotion on any itching areas under the cast with a cotton-tipped applicator."
Answer: c. "I will apply an ice pack to the cast over the fracture site for the next 24 hours."
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b. a consumer push for more healthcare options. c. earlier discharge from acute hospitals. d. all of the above.
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A) Refer the client for further medical evaluation B) Auscultate for egophony C) Perform bronchophony D) Have the client cough, then listen again
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a. Distrusts the confidentiality of the health care system b. Is concerned about possibly losing her current partner c. Is waiting to see whether symptoms would develop d. Fears she might test seropositive