Which Action Should the Nurse Take First When Caring for a Patient

question 13

Multiple Choice

Which action should the nurse take first when caring for a patient who has been admitted for lumpectomy and axillary lymph node dissection?

• A) Teach the patient how to deep breathe and cough.
• B) Discuss options for postoperative pain management.
• C) Explain the postdischarge care of the axillary drains.
• D) Ask the patient to describe what she knows about the surgery.

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