A nurse is educating a postoperative client on essential nutrition for healing. Which statement by the client would indicate a need for information?

"I will restrict my diet to fats and carbohydrates."

"I will drink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day."

"I will take the zinc supplement the doctor recommended."

"I will drink a lot of orange juice and drink milk, too."

Noncompliance (DASH diet) related to denial of having the disease.

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

This statement by the client would indicate a need for further information about essential nutrition for healing. A balanced diet that includes a variety of nutrients is important for postoperative healing. Restricting the diet to only fats and carbohydrates may not provide all the necessary nutrients for optimal healing. The nurse should provide further education to the client about the importance of a balanced diet that includes protein, vitamins, and minerals in addition to fats and carbohydrates.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

During discharge planning, the nurse is responsible for teaching the client how to maintain comfort, promote healing, and restore wellness. This includes instructing the client to report promptly to the practitioner any **increased** redness, swelling, pain, or discharge from the incision or drain sites. These symptoms may indicate an infection or other complication that requires medical attention. The other actions listed are correct and important for promoting healing and wellness after discharge.

A. Encouraging the client's participation each time the procedure is performed B. Oﬀering to do the procedure for the client each time it is scheduled C. Teaching the client's support system how to perform the procedure D. Demonstrating the finger stick procedure on the nurse

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

The best way to increase the client's motivation to learn is by encouraging their participation each time the procedure is performed. This can help the client feel more involved in their own care and increase their confidence in performing the procedure. The other options (Oﬀering to do the procedure for the client each time it is scheduled, Teaching the client's support system how to perform the procedure, and Demonstrating the finger stick procedure to the nurse) may not be as eﬀective in increasing the client's motivation to learn.

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A nurse is educating a postoperative client on essential nutrition for healing. Which statement by the client would indicate a need for information?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is A

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