Question
mr jones who is 74 years of age is being discharged home after having a right knee replacement. the discharge orders from the orthopedic surgeon include: continuous passive motion CPM at the current setting of 0 degree extension worn when walking with crutches ( nonweight- bearing post discharge day 1, and may begin weight bearing post discharge day 2); and home nurse visits, as needed. physical therapy should begin the day after discharge at an orthopedic center. the orders will be faxed to the center. the following medications will prescriptions attached include: Lovenox (enoxaparine) 70mg subcutaneously once daily for 7 days, vicodin (hydrocodone bitartrate) 10 mg every 4 hours PRN, and colace(docusate sodium) 100mg every day. the patient is to follow up with the orthopedic surgeon in 3weeks. his daughter plans to stay with for several weeks to assist him with meals and household chores, and take him to physical therapy and orthopedic surgeon for follow ups. mr. Jones has three other children who live in the other states. he is a widower and attends a local church {learning objective 4}
a. what preparation should the nurse make in advance before attain necessary community resources and referrals before the patient is discharged?
b. what necessary community resources and referrals will the patient need?