More Questions on this Topic
More Questions on this Topic ( 24 Questions)
A nurse is providing discharge instructions to a client who had postpartum hemorrhage due to placenta accreta and underwent hysterectomy.
Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?
Iron supplements are not necessary for at least 6 months after a hysterectomy. Iron supplements are usually prescribed for anemia caused by blood loss, but the duration of treatment depends on the severity of the anemia and the client’s response to therapy.
The client should have regular blood tests to monitor her hemoglobin and iron levels and follow the advice of her health care provider regarding iron supplementation.
Avoiding lifting anything heavier than the baby for 2 weeks is not enough to prevent complications after a hysterectomy.
A hyster
This statement indicates that the client understands the potential psychological impact of having a hysterectomy due to postpartum hemorrhage and placenta accreta, which is a condition where the placenta invades the uterine wall and causes severe bleeding. The client may experience emotional distress, such as sadness, anger, guilt, or anxiety, due to the loss of fertility and the traumatic event.
Seeking counseling can help the client cope with these feelings and adjust to the changes in her life.
“I will seek counseling if I have feelings of grief or loss.” This statement indicates that the client understands the potential psychological impact of having a hysterectomy due to postpartum hemorrhage and placenta accreta, which is a condition where the placenta invades the uterine wall and causes severe bleeding. The client may experience emotional distress, such as sadness, anger, guilt, or anxiety, due to the loss of fertility and the traumatic event.
Seeking counseling can help the client cope with these feelings and adjust to the changes in her life.
Choice A is wrong because iron supplements are not necessary for at least 6 months after a hysterectomy. Iron supplements are usually prescribed for anemia caused by blood loss, but the duration of treatment depends on the severity of the anemia and the client’s response to therapy.
The client should have regular blood tests to monitor her hemoglobin and iron levels and follow the advice of her health care provider regarding iron supplementation.
Choice B is wrong because avoiding lifting anything heavier than the baby for 2 weeks is not enough to prevent complications after a hysterectomy.
A hyster ...