Adult health / medical-surgical nursing · practice question
A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for chronic kidney disease with fluid overload. Assessment data include bilateral calf pain with redness and warmth after bedrest. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
B. "I will call the nurse if I have new or worse symptoms before my follow-up appointment."
Why
Effective teaching includes when to seek help for worsening symptoms. Stopping medications or delaying reports are unsafe.
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