A nurse is planning to meet with the interprofessional team about the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse plan to make during the meeting?

"The client should be referred to pain management."

"The client should be referred to hospice services."

"The client should be referred to a wound, ostomy, and continence nurse."

"The client should be referred to a dietitian."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

D. Diet plays a crucial role in managing ulcerative colitis symptoms. Certain foods may trigger flare-ups, while others may be better tolerated. A dietitian can provide personalized dietary advice to help manage symptoms, ensure adequate nutrition, and optimize overall health.
A. Ulcerative colitis is a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that primarily affects the colon and rectum. While pain management is crucial, it is not a priority at this point.
B. Hospice services are generally provided to individuals who have a terminal illness and are nearing the end of life. While ulcerative colitis can be a serious condition, it is not typically considered a terminal illness in itself.
C. A wound, ostomy, and continence nurse (WOCN) specializes in the care of patients with ostomies (such as those resulting from surgery for ulcerative colitis), wounds, and continence issues. The client does not require the services at this point as the decision for the surgery has not been made.

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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Neurovascular assessment should be the nurse's priority assessment. Postoperative patients, especially those who have undergone orthopedic surgery such as ORIF of the femur, are at risk for neurovascular compromise due to factors such as positioning during surgery, edema, and postoperative pain.
B. Pain assessment is important for overall patient comfort and well-being, but in the immediate postoperative period following ORIF of the femur, neurovascular assessment takes priority.
C. The Braden scale is used to assess a patient's risk for pressure ulcers. While pressure ulcer risk assessment is important for overall patient care, it is not the priority assessment for a patient who is postoperative following ORIF of the femur.
D. The Morse Fall Risk scale is used to assess a patient's risk for falls. While fall risk assessment is important for patient safety, it is not the priority assessment for a patient who is postoperative following ORIF of the femur.

A. Blood pressure B. Echocardiogram results C. Respiratory rate D. Pain level E. Oxygenation saturation F. Urinary output G. Heart rate

Correct Answer is ["A","C","D","E","G"]

Explanation

Improvement in blood pressure would suggest better cardiovascular stability

A stable or decreased respiratory rate would indicate improved respiratory function and potentially reduced chest tightness.

An increase in oxygen saturation levels would indicate improved respiratory function and cardiovascular status.

A decrease in pain level would indicate improvement in the chest tightness and radiating pain experienced by the client.

A decrease in heart rate may indicate improved cardiovascular function and reduced stress on the heart.

Urinary output and echocardiogram results are not typically immediate indicators of improvement in the client's condition following an episode of chest tightness and radiating pain.

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A nurse is planning to meet with the interprofessional team about the care of a client who has a new diagnosis of ulcerative colitis. Which of the following recommendations should the nurse plan to make during the meeting?

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Correct Answer is A

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Correct Answer is ["A","C","D","E","G"]

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