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joblessjake

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When providing preoperative teaching to a client scheduled to have abdominal surgery, the nurse should include:
 
  1. changing the dressings.
  2. turning, deep breathing, and coughing
  3. assisting with the bed bath.
  4. self-medication using a PCA pump.

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to obtain a client's signature on a consent form for surgery. What is the nurse's responsibility with this consent form?
 
  1. Explain the procedure
  2. Determine the client's understanding of the procedure
  3. Describe surgical risks
  4. Witness the signature



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: 2

1. Clients do not change their own dressings.
2. Deep breathing and coughing is required of all postoperative patients in order to reduce the risk of complications.
3. Clients might or might not be expected to assist with their baths.
4. Clients might or might not have a PCA device.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: 4

1. The physician explains the procedure.
2. The physician determines the client's understanding of the procedure.
3. The physician describes surgical risks.
4. The nurse is only responsible for witnessing the signature.




joblessjake

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Wow, this really help

 

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