The Nurse Is Giving Discharge Instructions to a Client Who

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse is giving discharge instructions to a client who had a total abdominal hysterectomy.Which statements by the client indicate a need for further teaching? (Select all that apply.)

• A) "I should not have any problems driving to see my mother, who lives 3 hours away."
• B) "Now that I have time off from work, I can return to my exercise routine next week."
• C) "My granddaughter weighs 23 pounds, so I need to refrain from picking her up."
• D) "I will have to limit the times that I climb our stairs at home to morning and night."
• E) "For 1 month, I will need to refrain from sexual intercourse."

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Definitions:

Nursing Intervention

Actions undertaken by a nurse to help a patient address a health challenge, including direct care, counseling, or health education.

Disability

A condition that restricts a person's ability to perform certain tasks or activities due to physical or mental impairments.

Support System

A network of individuals or groups that provides emotional, informational, and practical assistance.

Chronic Illness

A long-term health condition that may not have a cure and requires ongoing management of symptoms.