Question

An adolescent that had an inguinal hernia repair is being prepared for discharge home. The nurse provides instructions about resumption of physical activities. Which statement by the adolescent indicates that the client understands the instructions?

1) "I can ride my bike in about a week."
2) "I don't have to go to gym class for 3 months."
3) "I can't perform any weightlifting for at least 3 weeks."
4) "I can never participate in football again."

Answer 1

Answer:3) "I can't perform any weightlifting for at least 3 weeks."

Step-by-step explanation:

Inguinal hernia repair is a surgical procedure in which bulding tissues can be placed back into the abdomen. It requires the opening of the abdominal wall remove hernia.

The recovery after surgery takes 1-2 weeks. The patient can perform light activity in 1 to 2 weeks and must avoid strenous exercises until the completition of 3-4 weeks of recovery.

On the basis of above description, this can be stated that the patient has understood about the recovery process after hernia repair.