A client is about to undergo an abdominal hysterectomy. When ...

[jazziefee]

A client is about to undergo an abdominal hysterectomy. When planning care for the client, the nurse should initiate which intervention?
 
  1. Leg exercises and early ambulation
  2. Increasing fluid volume
  3. Teaching the client to resume normal activities on discharge
  4. Explaining that hormone replacement is unnecessary

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a woman who is experiencing symptoms related to menopause and is about to begin hormone replacement therapy (HRT). The nurse should plan to teach the client:
 
  1. that HRT stops the manifestations of menopause.
  2. to have mammograms every 5 years.
  3. to not operate a car when taking hormones.
  4. the importance of not smoking while on HRT.

[momo1250]

Answer to Question 1

Answer: 1

1. The client who has an abdominal hysterectomy is at greater risk for developing deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. The nurse seeks to decrease the risk by having the client ambulate early and perform leg exercises to increase venous return.
2. The client will be on IV fluids immediately postoperative at a rate ordered by the physician.
3. The client is taught to refrain from strenuous activity for 4-6 weeks after surgery.
4. If the client's ovaries were removed as well as the uterus, the client will be placed on hormone therapy.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. HRT can reduce the effects of menopause but not stop them.
2. Mammograms are recommended every year.
3. Hormones do not impair the client.
4. Smoking increases the risk of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.

[jazziefee]

Thank you

[momo1250]

No problemo