Author Question: A client has been bedridden for several days after major abdominal surgery. What action does the ... (Read 82 times)

Cooldude101 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A client has been bedridden for several days after major abdominal surgery. What action does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prevention? (Select all that apply.)

a. Apply compression stockings.
b. Assist with ambulation.
c. Encourage coughing and deep breathing.
d. Offer fluids frequently.
e. Teach leg exercises.

Question 2

A client is being discharged on warfarin (Coumadin) therapy. What discharge instructions is the nurse required to provide? (Select all that apply.)

a. Dietary restrictions
b. Driving restrictions
c. Follow-up laboratory monitoring
d. Possible drug-drug interactions
e. Reason to take medication

ktidd · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B, D
The UAP can apply compression stockings, assist with ambulation, and offer fluids frequently to help prevent DVT. The UAP can also encourage the client to do pulmonary exercises, but these do not decrease the risk of DVT. Teaching is a nursing function.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C, D, E
The Joint Commission's Core Measures state that clients being discharged on warfarin need instruction on follow-up monitoring, dietary restrictions, drug-drug interactions, and reason for compliance. Driving is typically not restricted.