The Nurse Should Include Which Teaching Points When Planning Discharge

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse should include which teaching points when planning discharge for a patient who has a T-tube following a cholecystectomy?. Select all that apply.

• A) Keep the skin around the site clean and free from bile drainage.
• B) Report drainage of more than 500 mL per day to the health care provider.
• C) Primarily maintain a side-lying position to facilitate drainage.
• D) Report skin redness or irritation in the drain site area.
• E) Pin the drainage tube to clothing to maintain slight traction on the site.

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Definitions:

Plasma Membrane

The Plasma Membrane is the semi-permeable barrier that encloses the cytoplasm of a cell, controlling the movement of substances in and out, and playing a key role in cell communication and structure.

Adhering Junctions

Specialized structures in cells that function to hold cells together and to facilitate the passage of materials in the spaces between cells.

Tight Junctions

Specialized connections between neighboring cells that create a waterproof barrier to prevent leaking of extracellular fluid.

Functional Structures

Physical or organizational forms designed specifically to achieve a particular purpose or perform a specific task efficiently.