Chapter 14: Care of Preoperative Patients

Chapter 14: Care of Preoperative Patients

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MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. An older client is hospitalized after an operation. When assessing the client for postoperative infection, the nurse places priority on which assessment?
   1. Change in behavior
   2. Daily white blood cell count
   3. Presence of fever and chills
   4. Tolerance of increasing activity

ANS:   A

Older people have an age-related decrease in immune system functioning and may not show classic signs of infection such as increased white blood cell count, fever and chills, or obvious localized signs of infection. A change in behavior often signals an infection or onset of other illness in the older client.

DIF:     Applying/Application                         REF: 221                     KEY: Preoperative nursing| infection| older adult                                       MSC:                         Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment                                       NOT:                          Client Needs Category: Health Promotion and Maintenance

2. A preoperative nurse is assessing a client prior to surgery. Which information would be most important for the nurse to relay to the surgical team?
   1. Allergy to bee and wasp stings
   2. History of lactose intolerance
   3. No previous experience with surgery
   4. Use of multiple herbs and supplements

ANS:   D

Some herbs and supplements can interact with medications, so this information needs to be reported as the priority. An allergy to bee and wasp stings should not affect the client during surgery. Lactose intolerance should also not affect the client during surgery but will need to be noted before a postoperative diet is ordered. Lack of experience with surgery may increase anxiety and may require higher teaching needs, but is not the priority over client safety.

DIF:     Applying/Application                         REF: 228                     KEY: Preoperative nursing| herbs and supplements| medication interactions MSC:                              Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation  NOT: Client Needs Category: Physiological Integrity: Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies

3. A nurse works on the postoperative floor and has four clients who are being discharged tomorrow. Which one has the greatest need for the nurse to consult other members of the health care team for post-discharge care?
   1. Married young adult who is the primary caregiver for children
   2. Middle-aged client who is post knee replacement, needs physical therapy
   3. Older adult who lives at home despite some memory loss
   4. Young client who lives alone, has family and friends nearby

ANS:           C

The older adult has the most potentially complex discharge needs. With memory loss, the client may not be able to follow the prescribed home regimen. The client’s physical abilities may be limited by chronic illness. This client has several safety needs that should be assessed. The other clients all have evidence of a support system and no known potential for serious safety issues.

DIF:            Applying/Application                         REF:    221                   KEY: Preoperative nursing| discharge planning| older adult                              MSC: Integrated Process: Communication and Documentation  NOT:                                           Client Needs Category: Safe and Effective Care Environment: Management of Care

4. A clinic nurse is teaching a client prior to surgery. The client does not seem to comprehend the teaching, forgets a lot of what is said, and asks the same questions again and again. What action by the nurse is best?
   1. Assess the client for anxiety.
   2. Break the information into smaller bits.
   3. Give the client written information.
   4. Review the information again.

ANS:           A

Anxiety can interfere with learning and cooperation. The nurse should assess the client for anxiety. The other actions are appropriate too, and can be included in the teaching plan, but effective teaching cannot occur if the client is highly anxious.

DIF:            Applying/Application                         REF:    233

KEY:          Preoperative nursing| anxiety| client education

MSC:          Integrated Process: Nursing Process: Assessment

NOT:   Client Needs Category: Psychosocial Integrity