Given a Rationale for Preoperative and Postoperative Procedures,the Client Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Given a rationale for preoperative and postoperative procedures,the client is better prepared to participate in care.For which of the following should the nurse provide instruction and rationale?

• A) Incentive spirometry
• B) Specific details regarding the progression of diet
• C) Working the call button for the nurse
• D) Using the patient-controlled analgesia (PCA)pump

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Definitions:

Patient Satisfaction

A measure of the extent to which a patient is content with the healthcare they received, often considered an indicator of quality in healthcare services.

Discharge Process

The discharge process refers to the steps taken to safely transition a patient from hospital care back to their home or another care setting.

Compassionate Discharge

An early release from military service or employment based on extreme personal hardship or health conditions affecting the individual or their immediate family.

Critical Care Registered Nurse

A nursing professional specialized in the care of patients with acute, life-threatening illnesses or injuries, typically in intensive care units.