A Client Who Is Scheduled for a Radical Hysterectomy to Be

question 27

Multiple Choice

A client who is scheduled for a radical hysterectomy to be followed by radium implant therapy has a nursing diagnosis of Impaired skin integrity related to surgical interventions and radiation side effects.Postoperative nursing interventions would include:

• A)cleansing the radiation and incision site daily with antibacterial soap
• B)having the client move about her room as tolerated to increase circulation
• C)assisting the client with activities of daily living (ADLs),including specified perineal care as ordered
• D)teaching the client to look for tenderness,pink color (like sunburn),delayed wound healing,and itching

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