nura 303 chapter 19

A client is scheduled for a CABG procedure. What information should the nurse provide to the client? "A coronary artery bypass graft will benefit your heart." "The CABG procedure will help identify nutritional needs." "A complete ablation of the biliary growth will decrease liver inflammation." "The CABG procedure will help increase intestinal motility and prevent constipation."

You Selected: "A complete ablation of the biliary growth will decrease liver inflammation." Correct response: "A coronary artery bypass graft will benefit your heart." Explanation:

Which abbreviation is correct for use in documentation? PO Sub q Per os BT

po

When documenting the care of a client, the nurse is aware of the need to use abbreviations conscientiously and safely. This includes: limiting abbreviations to those approved for use by the institution. using only abbreviations whose meaning is self-evident to an educated health professional. ensuring that abbreviations are understandable to clients who may seek access to their health records. using only those abbreviations that are defined in full at another location in the client's chart.

You Selected: using only abbreviations whose meaning is self-evident to an educated health professional. Correct response: limiting abbreviations to those approved for use by the institution.