The Nurse Is Assigned to Care for Several Patients on the Surgical

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assigned to care for several patients on the surgical unit. Which patient need will the nurse address first?

• A) A patient who is waiting for discharge teaching before going home.
• B) A patient who needs to be ambulated for the first time postoperatively.
• C) A patient who has not voided since the catheter was removed 8 hours ago.
• D) A patient who requires a daily dressing change to the surgical incision.

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