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iveyjurea · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is preparing to review postoperative wound care with the client who is 36 hours postcolon resection. Factors that will facilitate learning include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. Prognosis.
2. Pain.
3. Passive learning.
4. Active learning.
5. Relevance.

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a client who is obese. Appropriate interventions related to nutrition for this client include: Standard Text: Select all that apply.

1. BMI measurement.
2. Monitor weight weekly.
3. Record oral intake.
4. Limit client access to food.
5. Monitor skin for redness and breakdown.

alexisweber49 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

4,5
Rationale: The client who has a poor prognosis, or had complicated surgery, might have anxiety that interferes with learning.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3,5
Rationale: Determining BMI is a good indicator of whether a person's weight is appropriate for height, and provides an estimate of malnutrition.