A client who has been hospitalized for an infection states,"The nursing assistant told me my vital signs are all within normal limits; that means I'm cured." The nurse's best response would be which of the following?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Vital signs are one indicator of a client's physiological status,but they are not an absolute indicator of well-being from every aspect.It may be inaccurate to state that the vital signs indicate the infection is resolved; vital signs could stabilize even if the infection remains active.The healthcare provider's decision regarding the client's readiness for discharge is not based exclusively on the vital signs but rather is based on a compilation of other sources of information,primarily the client's clinical status,but also cultures,complete blood counts,and various other laboratory and possibly radiological evidence.Although the nurse will need to continue monitoring the temperature,other clinical signs must also be monitored; therefore,the statement "We still need to keep monitoring your temperature ..." is incomplete and less useful than the statement that begins "Your vital signs are stable,but ..."

A Client Who Has Been Hospitalized for an Infection States,"The