A patient has just completed a preoperative education session prior to undergoing coronary artery bypass surgery
Which patient statements indicate that teaching has been effective? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. "I understand that I will have to blink my eyes to respond after the breathing tube is in my throat."
2. "I will be given frequent mouth care to help me when I am thirsty."
3. "I will be able to move about freely in bed and into the chair without help while connected to the electronic equipment for monitoring."
4. "I may need something to help me rest due to the unfamiliar lights and sounds of the ICU unit."
5. "I might not behave like my usual self after the surgery but it will be because of the medications and my illness."
1,2,4,5
Rationale 1: An alternate method of communication discussed in advance of tube placement will assist in better communication after the tube is inserted to aid the breathing process.
Rationale 2: While intubated, oral hygiene is needed to prevent mucosal drying due to the inability of the patient to take oral fluids.
Rationale 3: This statement indicates that additional teaching is required because the patient will not be able to move freely in bed and into a chair without assistance while being electronically monitored.
Rationale 4: Due to environmental lights, sounds, and difference in sleeping environment, additional aids, such as drug management, may be needed to assist the patient to rest at night.
Rationale 5: A patient concern in the critical care area is the inability to control self. This statement indicates the patient's understanding of the teaching.
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