MED SURG Practice ATI

IV client discharge instructions from nurse – take temperature once a dayPostop Trach – pt has copious and tenacious secretions – thin secretions by providing humidified O2Following admission-pt with vascular occlusion of right lower extremity reports difficulty sleeping because of cold feet-nurse provides comfort by obtaining slipper socks for clientPt 4 hours postop following transurethral resection of prostate-nursing priority to report is thick, red colored urinePt has temperature and a prescription for hypothermia blanket – adverse effect is shiveringNurse teaching pt with Type 1 DM-pt understands when states “I will not exercise if urine is positive for ketones”Postop, Pt has small section of bowel protruding from abdominal incision – after calling for assistance, nurse must cover the client’s wound with moist sterile dressing