Author Question: Of the common fears that clients have related to surgery, which fear is MOST prevalent and most ... (Read 36 times)

ec501234 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

Of the common fears that clients have related to surgery, which fear is MOST prevalent and most easily addressed by nurses?

a. anesthesia c. pain and discomfort
b. disruption of life patterns d. the unknown

Question 2

A client who has a puerperal infection is receiving intravenous (IV) antibiotic treatment. The nurse should recognize that the infant will:

a. receive prophylactic antibiotics
b. be kept separate from the mother until her fever is gone for 24 hours
c. remain with the mother
d. be discharged home before the mother

guyanai · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
The most common fears related to surgery are fear of the unknown, of pain and discomfort, of mutilation and disfigurement, of anesthesia, of disruption of life patterns, of death, and of not being in control. The one most easily addressed by nurses is the fear of the unknown. The nurse can provide clients with information about the surgical experience and offer appropriate support.

Answer to Question 2

C
A puerperal (postpartum period) infection in the mother would not be considered contagious; therefore, it poses no threat to the infant.