Author Question: A patient scheduled for outpatient surgery asks the nurse why he will not be admitted to the ... (Read 56 times)

cartlidgeashley · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

A patient scheduled for outpatient surgery asks the nurse why he will not be admitted to the hospital for the surgery. What should the nurse explain as an advantage of having outpatient surgery?

1. reduced risk of healthcare-associated infections
2. ability to use home care for postoperative care in the home
3. reduced use of postoperative medications
4. inadequate staffing on the surgical care areas

Question 2

During a home visit the nurse notes that the caregiver does not apply clean gloves before removing the patient's leg wound dressings. What should the nurse do to encourage infection control practices in this home?

1. Place the box of gloves next to the sink in the bathroom.
2. Remind the caregiver to wash hands after completing wound care.
3. Place the box of gloves next to the bag used to discard soiled dressings.
4. Encourage the caregiver to touch only the edges of the soiled dressings.

abro1885 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 1

Advantages to outpatient surgery include a reduced risk of healthcare-associated infections. The patient may or may not have home care for postoperative care in the home. There is no evidence to suggest that patients who have outpatient surgery use fewer postoperative medications. Saying that staffing on the surgical care areas is inadequate would be inappropriate.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 3

If the box of gloves is next to the bag used to discard soiled dressings, the caregiver will be reminded to put on a pair of gloves before removing the dressing. Placing the box of gloves next to the sink in the bathroom might not be convenient enough to encourage consistent use. Hand washing should occur before and after wound care. Touching the edges of the soiled dressing will not prevent the spread of infection.