An Older Adult Client Diagnosed with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

Multiple Choice

An older adult client diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is scheduled for a total knee replacement. What should the nurse include in this client's plan of care to address the risk of an alteration in tissue integrity?

A) Monitor urine output.
B) Assess postoperative wound healing.
C) Restrict protein intake.
D) Expect purulent drainage.