Author Question: A client is scheduled for surgery for an abdominal hysterectomy. During the preoperative assessment, ... (Read 83 times)

nmorano1 · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

A client is scheduled for surgery for an abdominal hysterectomy. During the preoperative assessment, the client states, I am very nervous and scared to have surgery. What client outcome is the priority?

A) Evaluate the need for antibiotics.
B) Resolve the client's anxiety.
C) Provide preoperative education.
D) Prepare the client for surgery.

Question 2

What is the purpose of the client outcome?

A) To address the problem in the nursing diagnosis
B) To evaluate the plan of care developed
C) To provide a basis for the scientific rationale
D) To coordinate the nursing intervention

anoriega3 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 22, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Ans: B
Feedback:
A priority is something that takes precedence in position, deemed the most important among several items. The client's preparation for surgery is important, but to have a successful outcome, the nurse must address the psychosocial issues related to anxiety.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: A
Feedback:
A client outcome addresses the problem stated in the nursing diagnosis.