Author Question: A client who underwent surgery for shoulder dislocation is moved to the postoperative nursing care ... (Read 52 times)

debasdf · **on:** Jul 16, 2018

A client who underwent surgery for shoulder dislocation is moved to the postoperative
nursing care unit. Which nursing step must the nurse perform when providing
immediate postoperative care to the client?

A) Avoid cleaning and changing of the client's dressing
B) Allow the client's family members to see the client before beginning assessment
C) Position the client's feet in Trendelenburg's position
D) Splint the area over the incision with a pillow or blanket

Question 2

A client is admitted to the healthcare facility with breathing difficulty. The nurse
observes that the client has a productive cough with thick, purulent sputum several times
in the past hour. What prompts the nurse to notify the physician?

A) A trial and error approach
B) Critical thinking
C) Interpreting the results
D) Scientific problem solving