After Teaching a Client Who Is Being Discharged Home After

question 4

Multiple Choice

After teaching a client who is being discharged home after mitral valve replacement surgery,the nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which client statement indicates a need for additional teaching?

• A) "I'll be able to carry heavy loads after 6 months of rest."
• B) "I will have my teeth cleaned by my dentist in 2 weeks."
• C) "I must avoid eating foods high in vitamin K, like spinach."
• D) "I must use an electric razor instead of a straight razor to shave."

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Definitions:

Disinflation

A reduction in the rate of inflation, indicating a slowdown in the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising.

Rate of Inflation

The percentage increase in the general level of prices for goods and services in an economy over a period of time, indicating how fast prices are rising.

Consumer Price Index

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, such as transportation, food, and medical care, used to estimate inflation.

Annual Inflation Rate

The percentage increase in the price level of goods and services in an economy over a year.