A nurse is caring for a client who understands a prescribed surgical procedure, but cannot read or write. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

Contact the client's power of attorney to sign the consent.

Inform a family member of the need to sign the consent.

Notify the surgical team that the client is unable to sign the consent.

Allow the client to sign the consent with an X

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

Allow the client to sign the consent with an X. The client has the right to give informed consent if they understand the procedure and its risks and benefits, even if they cannot read or write. The nurse should witness and document the client's signature with an X and verify their identity and understanding. The other options are not appropriate because they violate the client's autonomy and dignity.

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Correct Answer is C

Explanation

Referred pain is pain that is felt in a location different from its source due to shared nerve pathways or central nervous system processing. A client who has pancreatitis may experience pain in the left shoulder due to irritation of the diaphragm by pancreatic enzymes or inflammation. This pain is referred from the abdominal cavity to the shoulder through the phrenic nerve.

A client who has peritonitis reports generalized abdominal pain that corresponds to the site of inflammation and infection in the peritoneum. A client who has angina reports substernal chest pain that reflects the ischemia and hypoxia of the myocardium. A client who is postoperative reports incisional pain that is caused by tissue damage and inflammation at the surgical site.

A. The amount of drainage is gradually decreasing. B. The client's abdomen becomes distended and firm. C. The client reports being extremely thirsty with a sore throat. D. The drainage is bright green in color with brown fecal material.

Correct Answer is B

Explanation

Abdominal distension and firmness indicate increased intra-abdominal pressure, which can compromise blood flow to the bowel and cause ischemia, necrosis, or perforation.

The nurse should report this finding to the provider and assess for signs of shock or peritonitis.

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