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The nurse provided discharge teaching to a client who had an open sigmoid colectomy 3 days before. The client is being discharged with a prescription for hydrocodone 5 mg/acetaminophen 325 mg PO every 4-6 hours as needed. Which client statement indicates a need for further teaching?

A client is seen in the emergency department for a sprained ankle. Which interventions would the nurse teach the client?

A patient with severe peritonitis develops respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation. A family member questions why the patient is having problems with breathing when the issue is an infection in the abdomen. What is the best response by the nurse?

The nurse reviews the laboratory results for a client on the first postoperative day after an abdominal surgery.  Which laboratory value will be helpful in identifying a client at risk for poor wound healing?

The nurse is preparing to witness the patient signing the operative consent form when the patient says, “I do not really understand what the doctor said.” Which action is best for the nurse to take?

The nurse is caring for a client who is 1 day postoperative after abdominal surgery.  List 3 complications the nurse is concerned about and at least 2 interventions to include in the plan of care to prevent these complications.

The nurse is caring for a client who had surgery in an ambulatory surgery center. Which assessment finding indicates the client may not be ready for discharge?

The nurse is caring for an older client with a urinary tract infection (UTI).  Which statements are true? (select all that apply)

A nurse is preparing a 70-year-old male patient for discharge to home after a diagnostic laparoscopy.  Which assessment finding will require the nurse to notify the primary care provider prior to discharge?

A patient experiences a headache and takes aspirin for relief. What is the action of aspirin in relieving the headache?