This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When should discharge planning begin for the surgical patient? a. The day of discharge c. The ... (Read 43 times)

frankwu

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 549
on: Jul 22, 2018
When should discharge planning begin for the surgical patient?
 
  a. The day of discharge c. The first day of ad-mission
  b. The first day after surgery d. The day of surgery

Question 2

Which of the following should be addressed after a surgical patient has achieved pain control?
 
  a. Oral intake c. Bowel sounds
  b. Activity status d. Resumption of oral medications


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kbennett34

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 333
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Discharge planning begins with admission to the hospital. This is especially true in the case of the surgical patient. The nurse may be the first person to identify patient and family needs that require special planning early in the stay with a plan for later discharge.

Answer to Question 2

B
Once pain control is achieved, activity level should be addressed. There are complications associated with prolonged bed rest, so it is important for postoperative care personnel to assist the patient in achieving the ordered levels of activity.


frankwu

  • Member
  • Posts: 549
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

isabelt_18

  • Member
  • Posts: 342
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

ACTH levels are normally highest in the early morning (between 6 and 8 A.M.) and lowest in the evening (between 6 and 11 P.M.). Therefore, a doctor who suspects abnormal levels looks for low ACTH in the morning and high ACTH in the evening.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

Amphetamine poisoning can cause intravascular coagulation, circulatory collapse, rhabdomyolysis, ischemic colitis, acute psychosis, hyperthermia, respiratory distress syndrome, and pericarditis.

Did you know?

Carbamazepine can interfere with the results of home pregnancy tests. If you are taking carbamazepine, do not try to test for pregnancy at home.

Did you know?

Pink eye is a term that refers to conjunctivitis, which is inflammation of the thin, clear membrane (conjunctiva) over the white part of the eye (sclera). It may be triggered by a virus, bacteria, or foreign body in the eye. Antibiotic eye drops alleviate bacterial conjunctivitis, and antihistamine allergy pills or eye drops help control allergic conjunctivitis symptoms.

Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to Nurses may collaborate with social workers, physicians, and other members of the health care team to
Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication Nurse-patient interaction; nonverbal communication
Patient health history form Cont. Patient health history form Cont.
Patient Education Follow-up Plan Patient Education Follow-up Plan
To cleanse an open wound, begin close to the wound and work outward in full or half circles. To cleanse an open wound, begin close to the wound and work outward in full or half circles.
The stress response involves several pathways, which begin with a signaling stimulus The stress response involves several pathways, which begin with a signaling stimulus
Video: Negative Feedback Regulation of Blood Pressure

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library