While waiting for the physician, T.A. begins to vomit severely. During the episode, he
complains of something "not feeling right" in his abdomen. What is your immediate concern
and why?
What will be an ideal response?
The immediate concern is that he has experienced an abdominal wound dehiscence and
evisceration. This complication typically occurs 4 to 14 days after surgery. Predisposing risk factors
are delayed wound healing with diabetes and increased intra-abdominal pressure associated with
vomiting.
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A patient who had a previous cesarean birth asks the nurse if all future births must occur the same way. Which response should the nurse make to support the 2020 National Health Goals regarding cesarean births?
A) "All future births must be done through cesarean.". B) "Not if you fulfill the criteria for vaginal birth after cesarean.". C) "Your health care provider will let you know what kind of birth you can have.". D) "Most women prefer cesarean births because they are quicker and cause less pain.".
When bringing in the meal tray for a patient with damage to the glossopharyngeal nerve (CN IX), which action by the nurse is most appropriate?
1. Place the tray on the patient's right side. 2. Assess the patient's ability to swallow. 3. Speak loudly and make eye contact with the patient. 4. Assist the patient in identifying where items are on the tray.
Drugs are available to aid in weight loss, but they are not for everyone. When is a person a candidate for drug therapy in the treatment of obesity?
A) When a man's waist is 35 inches or more B) When the person has not been able to lose weight any other way C) When a BMI is 30 or greater D) When the person can maintain a 1500-calorie diet for at least 1 month