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Nina the New Nurse is working in the outpatient surgical unit. She is preparing a client for a laparoscopic surgical repair of a right inguinal hernia. Which of the following client statements, might cause Nina the New Nurse to worry that her client might not have a clear understanding of the surgical procedure he is about to undergo?
  1. “My doctor said I probably won’t have much of scar. More like a puncture hole.”
  2. “My doctor said I will go home tonight.”
  3. “My doctor said she will do a laparoscopic repair. I have a game this weekend, and need to get better, quick.”
  4. “My doctor said I might wake up to a long scar in my right groin.”
Explanation
Answer: C - This statement indicates the client does not understand the (approx.) two-week recovery period necessary after laparoscopic hernia repair. Nina the New Nurse should follow-up with questions to assess the client’s lack of understanding.
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