The client is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. The nurse begins ...

[fox]

The client is scheduled for surgery tomorrow. The nurse begins what type of teaching?
 
  1. Postoperative
  2. Preoperative
  3. Perioperative
  4. Intraoperative

Question 2

The nurse is assessing a client's postoperative wound and finds it has separated from the suture line with extrusion of the bowel through the opening. When documenting this finding, which term will the nurse use?
 
  1. Wound infection
  2. Wound dehiscence
  3. Wound evisceration
  4. Wound tunneling

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 2

The nurse would perform preoperative teaching. The preoperative phase begins when surgery is planned, and ends when the client is transferred to the operating table. The intraoperative phase begins when the client is transferred to the operating table, and ends when the client is admitted to the recovery room. The postoperative phase begins with the admission of the client to the postanesthesia care unit, and ends when healing is complete. The perioperative period covers all three time periods, from planning surgery until healing is complete.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

Wound evisceration is separation of the wound with internal organs and tissues visible through the opening. Wound dehiscence is separation of the suture line without visible organs or tissues. Wound infection is inflammation, redness, and/or drainage from the wound. Wound tunneling is small channels within the wound.

[fox]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bigcheese9]

Excellent