A client has been directed to a respiratory therapy (RT) department in a local healthcare
facility to complete an outpatient procedure. How do RT departments assist clients?
A) They implement measures prescribed by primary health care providers for clients
with cardiopulmonary concerns.
B) They administer evoked-potential examinations and monitor clients who have
seizures.
C) They help in diagnosing respiratory disorders through various diagnostic x-ray
studies.
D) They help in providing care for surgical clients before, during, and after surgery.
Question 2
A nurse is caring for a client who has to undergo a transurethral resection of the prostate
(TURP). What education should the nurse follow when caring for the client?
A) Inform the client that the surgeon will insert a device into the penis
B) Provide proper care to the incision area after the procedure
C) Avoid fecal contamination of the incision area during bowel movements
D) Inform client that recovery after TURP is slightly longer than other approaches
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