Question

Marie, an RN, accompanies the surgeon to Ms. Allen, a diabetic with gangrene of the lower left extremity. The surgeon explains to Ms. Allen that he will perform a below-the-knee amputation that will remove the infection. He will give her some antibiotics, and she will probably go home in a few days. After the surgeon leaves, Marie brings in the consent forms and asks Ms. Allen to tell her what the surgeon said. Ms. Allen states, "Oh, he is going to remove the infection and give me antibiotics and then I can go home. I feel so much better now because my other doctor told me they were going to cut off my leg!" Based on this information, Marie's next step should be to________

Answer 1

Marie, an RN, should clarify the information provided by the surgeon to ensure Ms. Allen fully understands the amputation procedure.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this scenario, Marie, an RN, should recognize that there is a miscommunication between Ms. Allen and the surgeon regarding the extent of the amputation. Marie's next step should be to clarify the information provided by the surgeon and ensure that Ms. Allen fully understands the procedure that will be performed.