Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 82%
Simulated
The nurse teaches a client scheduled for an upcoming total hip arthroplasty. Which of the following statements by the client would require follow-up?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Taking an anticoagulant with a sip of water before surgery is incorrect, as clients are typically NPO, and anticoagulants like enoxaparin are administered post-operatively to prevent thromboembolism. The other statements are correct regarding infection prevention, respiratory exercises, and physical therapy.