Patient Education
Patient Education ( 14 Questions)
A client is scheduled for a cesarean section (C-section).
Which nursing intervention should be included in preoperative care?
Administering an opioid analgesic is wrong because opioids can cause respiratory depression and sedation, which are not desirable before surgery.
Opioids can also cross the placenta and affect the fetus.
Assessing for signs of deep vein thrombosis is wrong because this is not a priority intervention before surgery.
Deep vein thrombosis is more likely to occur after surgery due to immobility and venous stasis.
Encouraging coughing and deep breathing exercises.
This is because coughing and deep breathing exercises can help prevent atelectasis and pneumonia, which are common postoperative complications of C-section.
Coughing and deep breathing exercises also promote oxygenation and circulation.
Providing a high-carbohydrate meal is wrong because this can increase the risk of aspiration during surgery.
The client should be kept NPO (nothing by mouth) for at least 6 hours before surgery.
The correct answer is choice C) Encouraging coughing and deep breathing exercises.
This is because coughing and deep breathing exercises can help prevent atelectasis and pneumonia, which are common postoperative complications of C-section.
Coughing and deep breathing exercises also promote oxygenation and circulation.
Choice A) Administering an opioid analgesic is wrong because opioids can cause respiratory depression and sedation, which are not desirable before surgery.
Opioids can also cross the placenta and affect the fetus.
Choice B) Assessing for signs of deep vein thrombosis is wrong because this is not a priority intervention before surgery.
Deep vein thrombosis is more likely to occur after surgery due to immobility and venous stasis.
Choice D) Providing a high-carbohydrate meal is wrong because this can increase the risk of aspiration during surgery.
The client should be kept NPO (nothing by mouth) for at least 6 hours before surgery.