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What is monitored to ensure discharge readiness?
Health status
and
pain
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What is a risk associated with discharge?
Risk for complications
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What are the key components of discharge planning?
Readiness for discharge
Expected outcomes
Management of pain
Arranged
transport
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What indicates readiness for discharge?
Stable health status
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What is one expected outcome for discharge readiness?
Alert
and
oriented
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What is another expected outcome for discharge readiness?
Able to
void
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What should be absent to indicate readiness for discharge?
No
respiratory distress
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What symptom should not be present for discharge readiness?
No
vomiting
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What mobility status indicates readiness for discharge?
Able to
ambulate
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What should be controlled for discharge readiness?
Wound drainage
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What should be intact for discharge readiness?
Dressing
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What is included in discharge teaching?
Management of pain
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What should be arranged for the patient at discharge?
Transport
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What is the first step in health teaching after surgery?
Verbal review
of instructions
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Why is it important to include the caregiver in health teaching?
They can help reinforce the
instructions
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What type of instructions should be provided in writing after surgery?
Post-operative
surgery specific instructions
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What dietary considerations should be included in post-operative instructions?
Specific diet recommendations for
recovery
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What care should be provided for the wound site after surgery?
Care of wound site & any
dressings
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What bathing recommendations should be given post-surgery?
Specific
guidelines
for safe bathing
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What should medication instructions include after surgery?
Possible
side effects
of medications
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What activities should be discussed in post-operative instructions?
Activities
allowed
and
prohibited
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What should patients be aware of regarding possible complications?
When to seek
emergency care
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What resources should be provided for community care?
Resources
for
community
care
as
needed
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What information should be included about follow-up appointments?
Follow
up
appointment
information
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