Patient Name: Thomas ReedAge: 70Reason for Admission: Postop…

Patient Name: Thomas ReedAge: 70Reason for Admission: Postoperative care for the repair of a hip fracture following a fall.Lab Results:WBC: 10,500/µL (elevated)Hemoglobin: 12.0 g/dLPlatelets: 200,000/µLClinical Notes:The client is recovering in the postoperative unit.No signs of infection at the surgical site, but the WBC is slightly elevated.Question: What is the most important action the nurse can implement to prevent postoperative infection for this client?

A new graduate nurse, who is undergoing training with severa…

A new graduate nurse, who is undergoing training with several experienced nurses, notices one nurse uses ounces, another uses cups, and a third nurse uses milliliters (mL) in a client’s chart for intake and output (I&O). The graduate nurse seeks guidance from the nurse educator on how to properly document intake and output in the client’s chart. What would be the best response from the nurse educator?

A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change fo…

A nurse is preparing to perform a sterile dressing change for a postoperative client. The nurse opens the sterile package but becomes distracted and notices that the package has been exposed to air for several minutes. Which action should the nurse take next?