Question

The student nurse is discussing postoperative care with the nurse. Which statement made by the student requires correction?

a) "Monitoring for signs of infection is important."
b) "Assessing neurovascular status is unnecessary."
c) "Administering prescribed medications on time is crucial."
d) "Encouraging deep breathing exercises helps prevent complications."

Answer 1

The incorrect statement by the student nurse is "Assessing neurovascular status is unnecessary." because monitoring neurovascular status is a critical part of postoperative care.

Step-by-step explanation:

The statement made by the student nurse that requires correction is: b) "Assessing neurovascular status is unnecessary." In postoperative care, it is essential to monitor a patient's neurovascular status to ensure proper blood flow and nerve function in the affected area. This helps to detect signs of complications such as compartment syndrome, which could result in tissue damage due to decreased blood flow. Timely assessment and intervention are critical to prevent such complications. Monitoring for signs of infection, administering prescribed medications on time, and encouraging deep breathing exercises are all standard postoperative care practices that help in the recovery of the patient.