Asked by Victoria Ronga on May 17, 2024
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The nurse is caring for a group of medical-surgical patients. Which patient is most at risk for developing an infection?
A) A patient who is in observation for chest pain
B) A patient who has been admitted with dehydration
C) A patient who is recovering from a right total hip surgery
D) A patient who has been admitted for stabilization of heart problems
Total Hip Surgery
A surgical procedure in which the hip joint is replaced with a prosthetic implant.
Infection Risk
The likelihood of contracting or spreading pathogens that can lead to disease or illness.
Dehydration
A condition resulting from excessive loss of body water, affecting the body's ability to perform normal functions.
- Examine patients to identify their risk of infection, considering their medical history, present condition, and the environmental factors they are exposed to.
Verified Answer
SB
Stephanie BravoMay 24, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The patient who is recovering from a right total hip surgery has a large incision from the surgery. This break in the skin increases the likelihood of infection. Any break in the integrity of the skin and mucous membranes allows pathogens to enter and exit the body. The patient has had anesthesia, which depresses the respiratory system and has the potential to decrease the expansion of alveoli and to increase the chance of infection in the respiratory system. A patient who is having chest pain, experiencing dehydration, or being admitted with heart problems does not have open incisions that break the skin; therefore, his or her infection risk is lower.
Learning Objectives
- Examine patients to identify their risk of infection, considering their medical history, present condition, and the environmental factors they are exposed to.
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