An older adult client is admitted for repair of a broken hip. To reduce the risk for infection in the postoperative period, what nursing care intervention(s) should the nurse include in the client's plan of care? Select all that apply.
Explanation & Rationale
A. SCDs are effective for preventing DVT but are not directly related to infection prevention. The focus here is more on preventing respiratory and urinary infections. B. Teaching the client to use an incentive spirometer every 2 hours while awake helps prevent atelectasis and pneumonia by promoting deep breathing and lung expansion, reducing the risk of respiratory infections. C. Assessing pain level and medicating PRN as prescribed is important for postoperative comfort but is not directly related to reducing the risk of infection. D. Removing the urinary catheter as soon as possible and encouraging voiding helps reduce the risk of urinary tract infections, which are common in clients with prolonged catheter use. E. Low molecular weight heparin helps prevent blood clots, reducing the risk of thrombosis, which can increase the risk of postoperative complications, including infections.