Test Bank Postoperative Care Lewis: Medical-Surgical Nursing, 10th Edition
An older patient is being discharged from the ambulatory surgical unit following left eye surgery. The patient tells the nurse, “I don’t know if I can take care of myself once I’m home.” Which action by the nurse is most appropriate? a. Provide written instructions for the care. b. Assess the patient’s home support system. c. Discuss specific concerns regarding self-care. d. Refer the patient for home health care services. HTTPS://BIT.LY/3OTCF7O The nurse’s initial action should be to assess exactly the patient’s concerns about selfcare...
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medical surgical nursing 10th edition assessment and management of clinical problems
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intraoperative care medical surgical nursing
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postoperative care lewis medical surgical nursing
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