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

Author Question: A nurse is dressing the wound of a client who is admitted to the outpatient surgical unit. Which of ... (Read 52 times)

olgavictoria

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 528
on: Jul 22, 2018
A nurse is dressing the wound of a client who is admitted to the outpatient surgical unit. Which of the following is a major advantage of outpatient surgery?
 
  A) It requires intensive preoperative teaching in a short time.
  B) It reduces the time necessary for establishing a nurseclient rapport.
  C) It interferes less with the client's daily routine.
  D) It reduces the likelihood of postoperative complications.

Question 2

A nurse is caring for an elderly client who is NPO for surgery. Which of the following should the nurse check to assess the risk of dehydration in elderly clients?
 
  A) Vital signs
  B) Urine color
  C) Anxiety level
  D) Appetite


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

ebenov

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 331
Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C
Feedback:
A major advantage of outpatient surgery is that it interferes less with the client's daily routine. It also allows more opportunity for family contact and support. Some disadvantages are that it reduces the time for establishing a nurseclient relationship and requires intensive preoperative teaching in a short time. It does not necessarily reduce the risk of complications.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
The nurse should assess the client's vital signs, weight, and sternal skin turgor prior to fluid restriction to serve as a baseline for comparison. The period of fluid restriction before surgery may be shortened for older adults to reduce their risk of dehydration and hypotension. The client's urine color, appetite, and anxiety are less direct indicators of the client's risk for dehydration.


olgavictoria

  • Member
  • Posts: 528
Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

AngeliqueG

  • Member
  • Posts: 343
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In most climates, 8 to 10 glasses of water per day is recommended for adults. The best indicator for adequate fluid intake is frequent, clear urination.

Did you know?

Symptoms of kidney problems include a loss of appetite, back pain (which may be sudden and intense), chills, abdominal pain, fluid retention, nausea, the urge to urinate, vomiting, and fever.

Did you know?

The training of an anesthesiologist typically requires four years of college, 4 years of medical school, 1 year of internship, and 3 years of residency.

Did you know?

Although not all of the following muscle groups are commonly used, intramuscular injections may be given into the abdominals, biceps, calves, deltoids, gluteals, laterals, pectorals, quadriceps, trapezoids, and triceps.

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi C, A nurse can also administer the medication by setting the dose and rate with an electronic infusi
The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the The patient's signature on the informed consent form indicates that the patient understands the
Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler Nurse measuring the recumbent height of a toddler
Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the knee Testing the client’s ability to feel vibrations, the knee
Insulin Syringes: 100 Unit (A), 50 Unit (B), and 30 Unit (C) Insulin Syringes: 100 Unit (A), 50 Unit (B), and 30 Unit (C)
Orientation and structure of a nephron, the functional unit of the kidney. Orientation and structure of a nephron, the functional unit of the kidney.
Video: Acid-base imbalances - metabolic acidosis and alkalosis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library