When doing discharge teaching for a 19-year-old patient who has had a repair of a fractured mandible, the nurse will include information about
a. administration of nasogastric tube feedings.
b. how and when to cut the immobilizing wires.
c. the importance of high-fiber foods in the diet.
d. the use of sterile technique for dressing changes.
Question 2
A patient who has had an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of a hip fracture tells the nurse that he is ready to get out of bed for the first time. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Use a mechanical lift to transfer the patient from the bed to the chair.
b. Check the postoperative orders for the patient's weight-bearing status.
c. Avoid administration of pain medications before getting the patient up.
d. Delegate the transfer of the patient to nursing assistive personnel (NAP).
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