A patient with osteoporosis is post-op day two in the hospital after a hip fracture. Which of the following would improve patient outcomes?
Explanation
• The patient should be involved in developing the care plan. This will improve compliance and outcomes
• Involving the patient's significant other is important in developing the care plan and ensuring a smooth transition to discharge
• It is important to encourage ambulation post-op, and bed rest is generally discontinued by day two. Early ambulation is associated with lower mortality and improved outcomes
• Arranging visiting hours around the staff's schedule does not help improve patient outcomes
• The biggest risk factor for a catheter-associated UTI (CAUTI) is prolonged use of a urinary catheter. Foley catheters should be removed as soon as they are no longer needed and never left in for convenience