How can the nurse verify that the client understands preoperative teaching?
The nurse can verify that the client understands preoperative teaching first education the client about the entire procedure in the language the client speaks and then do an assessment for the patient’s understanding of the preoperative procedure and based on this formulate a nursing diagnosis that may serve as the basis of the patient's plan of care.
How can the nurse verify that the client understands preoperative teaching?
9. The nurse is caring for a client scheduled for a transphenoidal hypophysectomy. The preoperative teaching instructions should include which statement? 1. "Your hair will need to be shaved." 2. "You will receive spinal anesthesia." molan 3. "You will need to ambulate after surgery." 4. "Brushing your teeth needs to be avoided for at least 2 weeks after surgery.
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who has diabetes mellitus about using a glucometer to monitor her blood glucose. Whic following actions should the nurse identify as an indication that the client understands the instructions?
11. A nurse is teaching a client who can only bear weight on one leg how to ambulate using crutches. Which of the following crutch gait should the nurse take plan to instruct the client to use A. Four-point alternating gait B. Three-point gait Swing through gait D. Two point alternating gait
the client who has intracranial surgery is experiencing diabetes insipidus the nurse understands that the client is experiencing which of the following problems
The nurse is discharging a client with dementia. What teaching should the nurse provide to the family? A nurse is caring for a client with hoarding disorder. What is the priority nursing care of this client? A surgical client develops delirium post-procedure. The family of the client is extremely concerned. What measures can the nurse implement to reassure the family the client will be cared for with safety and dignity? A nurse is caring for a client diagnosed with bipolar...
the nurse determines that the patient understands patient teaching regarding esophageal speech when witnessing the activity
The nurse is teaching a postoperative client how to perform deep breathing and coughing exercises. The nurse plans to a) remind the client to perform these exercises every 2 hours b) instruct the client to cough before and after meals c) encourage the client to cough while in a lateral position d) use endotracheal suctioning to stimulate coughing and deep breathing
The nurse in a gynecology clinic is completing preoperative teaching for a patient scheduled for an abdominal hysterectomy next week. The patient states that she is currently taking 325 mg of aspirin daily for chronic joint pain, along with a multivitamin. The patient has type 2 diabetes; she closely monitors her blood glucose levels. Currently, she is taking an oral hypoglycemic agent. The nurse advises her to ask the anesthesiologist whether she should take this medication the morning of surgery...
A nurse is teaching a client about oral contraceptive. Which of the following information should the nurse include in the teaching? A. It can take up to 1 year to become pregnant after stopping an oral contraceptive B. A pelvic examination is need prior to starting an oral contraceptive. C. Some herbal supplements can decrease the effectiveness of an oral contraceptive. D. Abdominal pain is an expected adverse effect of oral contraceptive.
on: 23-23 of7o Page: 23 of 7o A nurse is teaching a client how to self-administer daily low-dose heparin injections. Which of the following factors is most likely to increase the client's motivation to learn? O The client seeking family approval by agreeing to a teaching plan O The nurse explaining the need for education to the client O The client's belief that his needs will be met through education O The nurse's empathy about the client having to self-inject