Nursing fundamentals · practice question
A 55-year-old client after abdominal surgery is being evaluated for nursing care related to mobility and positioning. Assessment data include the client reports no sleep and increasing agitation overnight. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
D. "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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