MED SURG 120 Week 2 Quiz 1 LATEST 2022/2023

MED SURG 120 Week 2 Quiz 1 LATEST 2022/2023 An older client is hospitalized after an operation. When assessing the client for postoperative infection, the nurse places priority on which assessment? a. Change in behavior b. Daily white blood cell count c. Presence of fever and chills d. Tolerance of increasing activity A 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? a. Allergy to bee and wasp stings b. History of lactose intolerance c. No previous experience with surgery d. Use of multiple herbs and supplements D 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? a. Married young adult who is the primary caregiver for children b. Middle-aged client who is post knee replacement, needs physical therapy c. Older adult who lives at home despite some memory loss d. Young client who lives alone, has family and friends nearby C 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?