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A nurse is caring for a client who is having palliative surgery. Which of the following should be included in the nurse's instruction?

A.

"You will be more comfortable after you have surgery."

B.

"The surgery will give your provider more information about the disease."

C.

"The surgery will restore function."

D.

"Your disease will hopefully be cured after the surgery."

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A.    Palliative surgery focuses on relieving symptoms and improving comfort rather than curing the underlying disease. Therefore, informing the client that they will be more comfortable after surgery is an appropriate instruction.
B.    Palliative surgery may not necessarily provide more information about the disease.

C.    Palliative surgery does not aim to restore function in the same way as corrective or restorative surgery.
D.    Palliative surgery is not performed with the expectation of curing the disease; its goal is to enhance the quality of life by alleviating symptoms.
 


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Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. Surveying the target population helps identify specific interests and health concerns, ensuring that the programs are tailored to the needs of older adults.
B. Determining the availability of health care providers is important but may not directly address the specific interests or concerns of the older adults.
C. Basing the programs on their developmental stage is important, but surveying the population allows for a more comprehensive understanding of their diverse needs and preferences.
D. Reviewing Healthy People 2020 Objectives is a valuable resource but may not capture the specific interests or concerns of the local population.

Correct Answer is C

Explanation

A. TENS does not primarily work by providing distraction from pain.

B. While relaxation may be a secondary effect, the primary mechanism of TENS is not to elicit a relaxation response.
C. TENS works by modulating the transmission of the pain impulse, disrupting pain signals from reaching the brain.
D. TENS does not primarily work by promoting increased circulation to the painful area.

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