The nurse is caring for a patient 48 hours after mastectomy surgery.The nurse is teaching the nursing student about Core Measures.The nursing student correctly implements which Core Measure intervention(s)?

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Core Measures for postsurgical patients,issued by The Joint Commission,address prevention of falls and antithrombosis therapy,which are demonstrated by encouraging use of the call light and anti-embolic stockings that may be removed during skin care.Core Measures state that prophylactic antibiotics should be discontinued within 24 hours after surgery.The pain scale and incentive spirometer are not Core Measure guidelines.In addition,use of the incentive spirometry should occur more often than every 4 hours.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient 48 Hours After