Posted: August 18th, 2017

The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for the client who had an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan?

The nurse is preparing a discharge teaching plan for the client who had an umbilical hernia repair. Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan?

1. Restricting pain medication
2. Maintaining bedrest
3. Avoiding coughing
4. Irrigating the drain