A Client Has Returned to the Nursing Unit After a Prostatectomy.Which

question 18

Multiple Choice

A client has returned to the nursing unit after a prostatectomy.Which activities does the nurse delegate to the unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) ?

• A) Demonstrating how to use the incentive spirometer
• B) Measuring and recording output from the in-dwelling catheter
• C) Encouraging the client to get out of bed and into the chair
• D) Irrigating the catheter with normal saline for blood clots
• E) Re-taping the catheter tape if the client reports pain

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Definitions:

Orthostatic Hypotension

A form of low blood pressure that happens when standing up from sitting or lying down, resulting in dizziness or lightheadedness.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

A condition where a blood clot forms in a deep vein, often in the legs, potentially causing severe health complications.

Virchow's Triad

Three primary factors that contribute to thrombosis: blood flow stasis, vessel wall injury, and hypercoagulability.

Hypercoagulability

An increased tendency for the blood to clot, which can elevate the risk of thrombosis or other cardiovascular problems.