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A nurse is caring for a client who is having palliative surgery. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's instruction?

A.

"You will be more comfortable after you have surgery."

B.

"The surgery will give your provider more information about the disease."

C.

"The surgery will restore function."

D.

"Your disease will hopefully be cured after the surgery."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.    Palliative surgery focuses on relieving symptoms and improving comfort rather than curing the underlying disease. Therefore, informing the client that they will be more comfortable after surgery is an appropriate instruction.
B.    Palliative surgery may not necessarily provide more information about the disease.

C.    Palliative surgery does not aim to restore function in the same way as corrective or restorative surgery.
D.    Palliative surgery is not performed with the expectation of curing the disease; its goal is to enhance the quality of life by alleviating symptoms.
 


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Related Questions

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Telling the child that it will not hurt may not be effective, as children may still have anxiety or fear related to the unknown.

B. Forcing a child or having the parent hold tightly may increase anxiety and make the child more resistant to the procedure.
C. Allowing the child to operate the equipment can give the child a sense of control and involvement, increasing cooperation.
D. Deferring the procedure until the next visit may not be practical or necessary if alternative strategies can be employed to promote cooperation.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. Choosing a vein that is soft on palpation may indicate it's not suitable for IV insertion. A vein with a slight bounce or resilience is preferable.
B. Selecting a vein in the client's dominant arm is not a primary consideration. Both arms are

usually suitable, and the choice depends on factors such as accessibility and patient preference.

C. Selecting a site distal to previous venipuncture attempts reduces the risk of complications such as infiltration or infection and allows for optimal vein preservation.
D. Choosing the most proximal vein in the extremity is not typically recommended for peripheral IV insertion. Veins more distal to the body are often preferred for initial attempts, with
consideration for vein integrity and accessibility.

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