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CBme

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on: Jun 25, 2018
A client is awaiting bariatric surgery in the morning. What action by the nurse is most important?
 
  a. Answering questions the client has about surgery
  b. Beginning venous thromboembolism prophylaxis
  c. Informing the client that he or she will be out of bed tomorrow
  d. Teaching the client about needed dietary changes

Question 2

A nurse is caring for a morbidly obese client. What comfort measure is most important for the nurse to delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP)?
 
  a. Designating quiet time so the client can rest
  b. Ensuring siderails are not causing excess pressure
  c. Providing oral care before and after meals and snacks
  d. Relaying any reports of pain to the registered nurse


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atrochim

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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Morbidly obese clients are at high risk of venous thromboembolism and should be started on a regimen to prevent this from occurring as a priority. Answering questions about the surgery is done by the surgeon. Teaching is important, but safety comes first.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
All actions are good for client comfort, but when dealing with an obese client, the staff should take extra precautions, such as ensuring the siderails are not putting pressure on the client's tissues. The other options are appropriate for any client, and are not specific to obese clients.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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