A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who had a total joint replacement and is two days postoperative. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult to determine the client’s activity level for the day?

Critical pathway

Standards of care

Clinical practice guidelines

Textbook reference

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.   Critical pathway provides a specific, timeline-based plan of care with expected outcomes and interventions, including activity levels.
B.   Standards of care are important but may not offer specific guidance for the individual client's daily activity level.
C.   Guidelines may provide general recommendations but may lack specificity.
D.   This is general information source but not as specific or current as the institution's critical pathway.

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Correct Answer is ["A","D"]

Explanation

A. Using clean technique helps prevent contamination during catheter dressing changes.
B. Changing the catheter dressing every 2 days may not be necessary, and frequency should be based on the facility's policy and the client's condition.
C. Povidone-iodine is not the recommended antiseptic for cleaning the access port.
Alcohol or chlorhexidine is typically recommended.
D. Proper hand hygiene is crucial to prevent introducing pathogens during catheter care.
E. Using friction when cleaning the access port is not a recommended practice and may cause damage. Cleaning should be done gently to avoid compromising the integrity of the site.

A. 1 medium apple B. 1 tbsp of cream cheese C. 3 oz of lean beef D. 1 cup of kale

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. Apples do not contain a significant amount of calcium.
B. Cream cheese is not a good source of calcium.
C. While lean beef is a source of protein, it does not provide a significant amount of calcium.
D. Kale is a leafy green vegetable rich in calcium and can be recommended to increase calcium intake in individuals with osteoporosis.

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A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who had a total joint replacement and is two days postoperative. Which of the following resources should the nurse consult to determine the client’s activity level for the day?

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