Pathophysiology · practice question
A 59-year-old client in the intensive care unit is being evaluated for nursing care related to hypoxia and impaired gas exchange. Assessment data include urine output 15 mL/hr for 2 hours with rising creatinine. The nurse is evaluating discharge teaching. Which client statement shows correct understanding?
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Answer and explanation
Correct answer
A. "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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