Nurse Olivia is discussing postoperative care with family members of patients who have undergone different surgeries. Match each patient's surgery to the appropriate postoperative care advice.

Henry, 56: Tonsillectomy

Lily, 38: Adenoidectomy

David, 60: Pharyngectomy

Julia, 21: Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy (TBA)

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is A , B ,C , D

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Correct Answer is D

Explanation

A. While cardiac rehabilitation may be necessary for Timothy in the future due to his cardiomyopathy, his current symptoms and elevated creatine kinase levels warrant immediate attention to other potential complications.

B. While scoliosis screening may be necessary given Timothy's symptoms, it is not the most urgent priority.
C. Pain management may be necessary for Timothy, but his respiratory status should be assessed first to ensure adequate oxygenation.
D. Given Timothy's symptoms and potential complications such as respiratory muscle weakness associated with his elevated creatine kinase levels, a respiratory assessment is the most urgent priority to ensure proper oxygenation and ventilation

A. Weekly use of tanning booth B. Dysplastic nevi C. Family history of melanoma D. Fair skin and blue eyes

Correct Answer is A

Explanation

A. The nurse should focus on teaching Paul about the dangers of using a tanning booth weekly, as this is the risk factor that he can modify. A tanning booth exposes the skin to artificial ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can damage the DNA of skin cells and increase the risk of developing malignant melanoma.
B. Dysplastic nevi (atypical moles) are also a nonmodifiable risk factor for melanoma.

C. Family history of melanoma is a non-modifiable risk factor for melanoma unlike weekly use of a tanning booth which is modifiable.
D. Fair skin and blue eyes are additional risk factors for melanoma, but is non- modifiable.

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Nurse Olivia is discussing postoperative care with family members of patients who have undergone different surgeries. Match each patient's surgery to the appropriate postoperative care advice.

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Timothy, 10, frequently falls and has a waddling gait. His creatine kinase is 4,000 U/L (normal is 22-198 U/L). Echocardiogram reveals early signs of cardiomyopathy. What is the most urgent nursing priority?

Correct Answer is D

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Paul, 25, uses a tanning booth weekly, has multiple dysplastic nevi, is fair-skinned with blue eyes, and his mother died of malignant melanoma. Which risk factor should the nurse focus on for teaching?

Correct Answer is A

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