The Nurse Is Providing Teaching to a Client Who Is

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing teaching to a client who is scheduled to undergo surgery in 2 weeks. Which topics should the nurse include that will prepare the client to help reduce complications during the postoperative phase? Select all that apply.

• A)Maintaining a patent airway
• B)Deep breathing and coughing
• C)Caring for the surgical incision
• D)Managing constipation
• E)Managing pain

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Definitions:

Dropsy

An outdated term for the swelling of soft tissues due to the accumulation of excess water, known today as edema.

Anasarca

A medical condition characterized by widespread swelling of the skin due to effusion of fluid into the extracellular space.

Localized Edema

Swelling confined to a specific area of the body due to an accumulation of fluid in the tissues.

Preoperative Diagnosis

The medical determination and assessment of a patient's condition prior to undergoing surgery.