The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for the male client who had umbilical hernia repair.
What should the nurse include in the plan?
a- Irrigating the drain
b- Avoiding coughing
c- Maintaining bed rest
d- Restricting pain medication
Answer B.
Coughing is avoided following umbilical hernia repair to prevent disruption of tissue integrity, which can occur because of the location of this surgical procedure.
Bed rest is not required following this surgical procedure.
The client should take analgesics as needed and as prescribed to control pain.
A drain is not used in this surgical procedure, although the client may be instructed in simple dressing changes.
a- Irrigating the drain
b- Avoiding coughing
c- Maintaining bed rest
d- Restricting pain medication
Answer B.
Coughing is avoided following umbilical hernia repair to prevent disruption of tissue integrity, which can occur because of the location of this surgical procedure.
Bed rest is not required following this surgical procedure.
The client should take analgesics as needed and as prescribed to control pain.
A drain is not used in this surgical procedure, although the client may be instructed in simple dressing changes.
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