Nursing fundamentals · practice question
A 55-year-old client after abdominal surgery is being evaluated for postoperative monitoring. Assessment data include the client tries to get out of bed unassisted and becomes unsteady. 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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