The nurse is explaining the causes of several potential gastrointestinal complications of surgery to a client
Which of the following gastrointestinal complications can be prevented by administering IV fluids instead of oral fluids until peristalsis returns?(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply. 1. Nausea and vomiting
2. Constipation
3. Tympanites
4. Paralytic ileus
5. Infection
1,4
Rationale: Nausea and vomiting can be reduced or prevented if the client takes in IV fluids until peristalsis returns, then takes in clear fluids, then full fluids, then to regular diet
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a. Isoproterenol (Isuprel) b. Dopamine (Intropin) c. Terbutaline (Brethine) d. Phenylephrine (Neo-Synephrine)
Physiological management of third stage of labour versus active management of third stage of labour is increasingly being supported by research because:
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