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A nurse is educating a client about Ambiguous Genitalia. Which of the following statements shows the teaching has been effective?

A.

I will not provide tub bath for at least 1 week after surgery.

B.

I will perform tub bath after 3 days of surgery

C.

This surgery will mutilate my body

D.

I will engage in physical activities to recover early after the surgery

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A

A. I will not provide tub baths for at least 1 week after surgery: This helps prevent infection and allows the surgical site to heal.
B. I will perform tub baths after 3 days of surgery: Tub baths too soon after surgery increase the risk of infection.
C. This surgery will mutilate my body: This indicates poor understanding and requires further clarification and emotional support.
D. I will engage in physical activities to recover early after the surgery: Physical activities may be restricted postoperatively to allow healing.


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Correct Answer is ["10"]

Explanation

  • The available concentration is 7.5 mg/15 mL.
  • The nurse needs to administer 5 mg of hydrocodone.

Volumetoadminister= Desired dose /Concentration×Volumeavailable

Volumetoadminister= 5mge /7.5mg×15mL=10mL

Answer: 10 mL

Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. "The operation will straighten out the kink in the intestine.": Hirschsprung’s disease involves a lack of nerve cells in the colon, not a physical kink.
B. "I want to learn how to use the feeding tube as soon as possible.": Feeding tubes are not a standard part of treatment for Hirschsprung’s disease.
C. "I’m glad my child will have bowel movements now.": While the surgery will help bowel function, the initial goal is creating an ostomy to divert stool.
D. "I’m glad that the ostomy is only temporary.": The initial surgery often involves a temporary ostomy to allow the colon to heal before definitive repair.

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