A Client Has an Incision with a Complex Dressing Change

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client has an incision with a complex dressing change. The client is scheduled to be discharged home and the wound will require continued dressings at home. Which statement by the client indicates a need to postpone teaching?

• A) "I'm feeling nauseous, but go ahead and start anyway."
• B) "Let's make sure my spouse is around before you start explaining."
• C) "It's going to take time for me to understand this whole thing."
• D) "I wish my doctor would have explained this more in-depth."

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Definitions:

Arousal Levels

The state of being physiologically alert, awake, and attentive, varying from low to high.

Introverts

Individuals who predominantly prefer solitary activities and environments that allow for deeper concentration and reflection, often feeling drained by social interactions.

Cortical Arousal

The state of being awake and responsive to stimuli, involving activation of the cerebral cortex, a part of the brain involved in processing sensory information, thinking, and perception.

Extraversion

Refers to a personality trait characterized by outward-directed energies, enthusiasm, talkativeness, assertiveness, and high levels of activity.