Question

The nurse is preparing to discharge the client who had a surgical procedure earlier in the day. The client lives alone. Which information would require the nurse to collaborate with the multidisciplinary team for skilled nursing care at home?

A.	The client states uncertainty regarding who will drive the client to appointments.
	B.	The client can use nondominant hand to prepare prescribed medications.
	C.	The client has a dressing on the dominant arm requiring daily changes
	D.	The client demonstrates ability to empty and compress the Jackson-Pratt drain.

Answer 1

Option D . Jackson pratt drainage is a drainage bag. In which bulb Should be compressed all the time to produce the suction with stopper in place except when emptying the drainage . But as patient is alone it won't be able to compress bulb constantly If he will not compress it will drain outside . So high risk of contamination that's why needs help untill the Jackson pratt drain is removed .

Not others why

A) client cam take take his personal cab or many. Options are available , he can perform by self.

B) yes , . Its possible for him to take medication , hence no problem.

C) yes, this can be reason Because of inconveniences during the dressing , because non dominant hand Is less functional and chances .of septic dressing. But this option is not prior to D.

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