You are caring for a patient who underwent a mediastinotomy 24 hours ago. What would your postprocedure care focus on? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Vital signs within normal limits
B) Monitoring for bleeding
C) Providing pain relief
D) Adequate oxygenation
E) Normal chest expansion
Ans: B, C, D
Feedback: Postprocedure care focuses on providing adequate oxygenation, monitoring for bleeding, and providing pain relief.
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