A patient who has undergone liver transplantation is ready to be discharged home. The nurse is providing discharge teaching. Which topic will the nurse emphasize most related to discharge teaching?
A) The patient will obtain measurement of drainage from the T-tube.
B) The patient will exercise three times a week.
C) The patient will take immunosuppressive agents as required.
D) The patient will monitor for signs of liver dysfunction.
Question 2
A nurse who oversees care in a long-term care facility is aware that a high percentage of residents have osteoporosis, and that residents who do not have the disease must be assessed and monitored closely for this health problem.
Which of the following older adults most clearly exemplifies the risk factors for osteoporosis?
A) A Caucasian woman who has low body mass index
B) An African American woman who is slightly obese
C) An Asian man whose mobility is limited to a wheelchair
D) A Caucasian man who has led a sedentary lifestyle
Liver Steatosis
Caring for a patient on isolation precautions cont'd
Preoperative and Postoperative Patient Instructions
Preparing the Patient’s Skin for Surgical Procedures
Palpating the liver