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A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who states, "I don't feel confident driving to my follow-up appointments." The nurse should obtain a referral for which of the following members of the health care team?
A. Primary care provider
B. Occupational therapist
C. Physical therapist
D. Social worker
The rationale is that a social worker can help the client access community resources and transportation services that can facilitate their attendance to follow-up appointments. The social worker can also assess and address any psychosocial barriers that may affect the client's adherence to treatment.
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Full Explanation
The correct answer is D.
Social worker. The rationale is that a social worker can help the client access community resources and transportation services that can facilitate their attendance to follow-up appointments. The social worker can also assess and address any psychosocial barriers that may affect the client's adherence to treatment.
Similar Questions
A nurse is reinforcing discharge teaching with a client who has a prescription for home oxygen therapy. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
A. I can use synthetic blankets on my bed."
B. I can use isopropyl alcohol to clean the nasal cannula when necessary."
C. I will increase the flow rate if I feel short of breath."
D. "I will check my oxygen equipment at least once daily."
The client should check their oxygen equipment at least once daily to ensure proper functioning and safety. The other statements are incorrect and indicate a need for further teaching.
Full Explanation
The client should check their oxygen equipment at least once daily to ensure proper functioning and safety. The other statements are incorrect and indicate a need for further teaching.
A nurse is planning care for a client who is 6 hr postoperative following a right knee arthroplasty. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the client's plan of care?
A. Apply warm, moist packs to the surgical site.
B. Place a pillow under the client's surgical knee
C. Use the continuous passive-motion machine intermittently.
Using the continuous passive-motion machine intermittently helps to prevent joint stiffness and promote circulation in the surgical leg. Applying warm, moist packs to the surgical site can increase inflammation and infection risk. Placing a pillow under the client's surgical knee can cause flexion contractures and impair healing. Massaging the lower leg in smooth, long strokes can dislodge a thrombus and cause a pulmonary embolism.
D. Massage the lower leg in smooth, long strokes.
Full Explanation
The correct answer is C.
Using the continuous passive-motion machine intermittently helps to prevent joint stiffness and promote circulation in the surgical leg. Applying warm, moist packs to the surgical site can increase inflammation and infection risk. Placing a pillow under the client's surgical knee can cause flexion contractures and impair healing. Massaging the lower leg in smooth, long strokes can dislodge a thrombus and cause a pulmonary embolism.
A nurse is collecting data from a client who has heart failure. The nurse notes the client has crackles in the bases of the lungs, shortness of breath, and a respiratory rate of 24/min. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
A. Instruct the client to cough every 4 hr.
B. Encourage the client to ambulate to loosen secretions.
C. Maintain the client in high-Fowler's position.
The nurse should maintain the client in high-Fowler's position, which promotes lung expansion and reduces venous return to the heart. This can help alleviate dyspnea and improve oxygenation in clients with heart failure.
D. Increase the client's intake of oral fluids.
Full Explanation
The nurse should maintain the client in high-Fowler's position, which promotes lung expansion and reduces venous return to the heart.
This can help alleviate dyspnea and improve oxygenation in clients with heart failure.