Which Patient Statement Indicates the Need for Additional Teaching for the Patient

question 23

Multiple Choice

Which patient statement indicates the need for additional teaching for the patient being discharged after total knee placement (TKR) ?

• A)"Narcotics may cause constipation, so I will increase my water intake."
• B)"I will use an electric razor while I am on the blood thinners after surgery."
• C)"I will report pain, tenderness, or warmth in my calf to my doctor immediately."
• D)"I need to increase my intake of green, leafy vegetables to aid healing."

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Definitions:

Butane

A gaseous hydrocarbon with the formula C4H10, existing in two isomeric forms and used as a fuel and a refrigerant.

Torsional Strain

A type of strain in molecules that occurs when atoms in a molecule are placed such that they cause repulsion by being in close proximity, often linked to bond angles and rotation around bonds.

Combustion

A chemical process that involves the rapid combination of a substance with oxygen to release heat and light.

Cyclohexane

A saturated cyclic hydrocarbon with the formula C6H12, featuring a six-carbon ring structure.