A client is scheduled for a same-day surgical procedure in which ...

[vicky]

A client is scheduled for a same-day surgical procedure in which he will be discharged afterwards, and he tells the nurse that he does not know what to bring to the hospital.
 
  Which of the following should the nurse instruct the client? (Select all that apply.)
  1. Bring identification, but send it home after it is used.
  2. Bring personal sleepwear to put on after the surgery.
  3. Bring work-related items.
  4. Leave important jewelry at home.
  5. Make a list of all medications and bring the list to the hospital.
  6. Books and puzzles to be entertained while waiting for the surgery.

Question 2

A client is scheduled for annuloplasty surgery to the aortic valve. Which of the following will most likely occur during this client's procedure?
 
  1. A catheter will be inserted through the femoral vein.
  2. A heart bypass machine will be used.
  3. Local anesthesia will be provided.
  4. A balloon will inflate and stretch the valve open.

[LegendaryAnswers]

Answer to Question 1

1, 4, 5
On the day of the surgery, the nurse should instruct the client to bring identification, but to send it home after it is used; and a list of medications. Important jewelry should be left at home to reduce the risk of its being lost. Personal sleepwear is most likely not going to be used since the client will be wearing a hospital gown. Work-related items are not recreational and could be anxiety producing. Books and puzzles would be appropriate if the client is expecting to be admitted, but they are not necessary for a same-day surgical procedure and discharge.

Answer to Question 2

2
For an annuloplasty, the client will receive general anesthesia and a heart bypass machine will be used. A balloon valvuloplasty is done by inserting a catheter through the femoral vein or artery and stretching the valve open with a balloon. The client needs general anesthesia for an annuloplasty and not a local anesthetic.

[vicky]

Thank you

[LegendaryAnswers]

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