An older patient is recovering from a surgical procedure. What should the nurse do to ensure the patient is comfortable?
1. Provide warm blankets.
2. Limit movement to once every eight hours.
3. Explain all activities using a loud voice.
4. Limit fluids.
Correct Answer: 1
The older patient may need extra blankets for warmth. This is what the nurse should do to ensure for the patient's comfort. The patient should be carefully turned and repositioned frequently to prevent the onset of pressure ulcers. The nurse should speak in a low tone and not loudly. The older patient needs an adequate fluid intake and may not need to have fluids limited.
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