Hernias
Hernias ( 35 Questions)
This statement is correct. Assessing the client's blood pressure and heart rate is a priority in a client with an incarcerated hernia as it can indicate signs of compromised blood flow to the herniated tissue and potential strangulation.
Obtaining a detailed history of the client's diet and eating habits may be important for certain conditions, but it is not a priority assessment in a client with a suspected incarcerated hernia.
Evaluating the client's range of motion and joint flexibility may be relevant for musculoskeletal assessments, but it is not a priority in a client with a suspected incarcerated hernia.
Monitoring the client's oxygen saturation and respiratory rate may be important in various conditions, but it is not a priority assessment in a client with a suspected incarcerated hernia.
Choice A reason:
This statement is correct. Assessing the client's blood pressure and heart rate is a priority in a client with an incarcerated hernia as it can indicate signs of compromised blood flow to the herniated tissue and potential strangulation.
Choice B reason:
Obtaining a detailed history of the client's diet and eating habits may be important for certain conditions, but it is not a priority assessment in a client with a suspected incarcerated hernia.
Choice C reason:
Evaluating the client's range of motion and joint flexibility may be relevant for musculoskeletal assessments, but it is not a priority in a client with a suspected incarcerated hernia.
Choice D reason:
Monitoring the client's oxygen saturation and respiratory rate may be important in various conditions, but it is not a priority assessment in a client with a suspected incarcerated hernia.