Question

The young female client had emergency surgery for appendicitis. She is a cigarette smoker, is breast-feeding her infant, and expressed a desire to continue to breast-feed when discharged from the hospital. The surgeon has prescribed acetaminophen/oxycodone for pain relief at home. What instructions would the nurse include when providing discharge teaching? Select all that apply.

A) "Continue smoking as usual while taking acetaminophen/oxycodone."
B) "Breastfeeding is safe while taking acetaminophen/oxycodone."
C) "Limit fluid intake to enhance the effectiveness of the medication."
D) "Avoid operating heavy machinery while on acetaminophen/oxycodone."
E) "Monitor for signs of respiratory distress in the infant while breastfeeding

Answer 1

The nurse should provide instructions for a young female client who had emergency surgery for appendicitis and is a cigarette smoker, breastfeeding her infant, and expressing a desire to continue breastfeeding when discharged from the hospital.

Step-by-step explanation:

When providing discharge teaching for a young female client who had emergency surgery for appendicitis and is a cigarette smoker, breastfeeding her infant, and expressing a desire to continue breastfeeding when discharged, the nurse should provide the following instructions:

• Do not continue smoking as usual while taking acetaminophen/oxycodone. Smoking can have negative effects on your health and the health of your baby.
• Breastfeeding is generally safe while taking acetaminophen/oxycodone. Acetaminophen is considered compatible with breastfeeding, but discuss this with your healthcare provider to ensure it is safe for you and your baby.
• Do not limit fluid intake to enhance the effectiveness of the medication. It is important to stay hydrated, especially while breastfeeding.
• Avoid operating heavy machinery while on acetaminophen/oxycodone. These medications can cause drowsiness and impair your ability to safely operate machinery.
• Monitor for signs of respiratory distress in the infant while breastfeeding. While breastfeeding is generally safe, it is important to be vigilant and watch for any signs of respiratory distress in your baby.