A client diagnosed with infective endocarditis
A client diagnosed with infective endocarditis
8. A client diagnosed with infective endocarditis is discharged home on IV antibiotic therapy. The nurse knows the client understands the discharge treatment plan when the client makes which statement?
- “when I get home, I can take of these compression stockings when I am walking.”
- “I can help care for my grandchildren when they are sick and stay home from school”
- “I can go back to my job next week and start back traveling”
- “I will tell my dentist about this illness before having my teeth cleaned.”
9. The client sustained a right hip fracture. The client had surgery to repair the hip. The nurse prepares for the client to return from surgery to the surgical unit. Which equipment is out important for the nurse to have available?
- Sandbags and pillows
- Walker and wheelchair
- Elevated toilet seat
- Continuous passive motion machine.