You are a home health nurse who is doing an initial assessment on a new client. The client has a diagnosis of liver transplant with immunosuppression. What is the most essential teaching for this patient and their family?
A) The signs and symptoms of infection
B) The importance of handwashing
C) How to assess for infection
D) The need to inform the health care provider of any subtle changes in the patient's physical health status.
Ans: D
Feedback: They must be informed of the need for continuous monitoring for subtle changes in the patient's physical health status and of the importance of seeking immediate health care if changes are detected. All options are valid answers they are just not the most important
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