Postoperative Care and Pain Management

What is the primary goal of client education in health promotion?

To increase client control over their health

Which domain of learning involves the client's feelings regarding values, attitudes, and beliefs?

Affective

What is a factor that promotes client learning?

Perceived benefit

What is the term for the client's ability to obtain, read, and understand basic health information?

Client health literacy Signup and view all the answers

What is a factor that hinders client learning?

Physical discomfort Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a goal of client education?

Client dependence on healthcare providers Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of postmortem care?

To prepare the body for viewing or autopsy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of hospice care?

To support the client who has a terminal illness and live the last days of their life as best as they can Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of palliative care?

To provide holistic care to clients with severe medical illness Signup and view all the answers

What is a physiological alteration of end of life related to breathing and respirations?

Dyspnea Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a pain pump in pain management?

To administer pain medication in a small constant flow as needed Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential complication that the nurse should assess for during the postoperative phase?

Orthostatic hypertension Signup and view all the answers

What information should be verified with two identifiers during preoperative assessment?

Client's name, medical record, and age Signup and view all the answers

What is an important aspect of promoting safety during the perioperative phase?

Identifying clients with a high risk of complications from surgery Signup and view all the answers

What should be documented when assessing a client's allergies?

The type of allergy and the nature of prior reactions Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to advise smokers to stop smoking before surgery?

To reduce the risk of postoperative complications Signup and view all the answers

What should be considered for women of childbearing age undergoing surgery?

Pregnancy testing if the last menstrual period is more than 3-4 weeks Signup and view all the answers

What is an important teaching point for clients with cardiovascular disease, hypertension, or lipid disorders?

The importance of smoking cessation Signup and view all the answers