Following an abdominal laparascopic procedure to examine the pelvic cavity, a client is concerned because she is passing gas through her vagina. The nurse should offer which of the following responses:
A)
"This is normal following the procedure you had done."
B)
"I'll give you some perineal pads in case fluid is also expelled."
C)
"As long as you don't have severe pain or bleeding, it should be okay."
D)
"That is quite unusual. I'll let your physician know."
A
Explanation:
A)
The peritoneal cavity is filled with gas during the procedure and is normally expelled through the vagina. Options B and C would not be incorrect, but do not offer the best response.
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B)
The peritoneal cavity is filled with gas during the procedure and is normally expelled through the vagina. Options B and C would not be incorrect, but do not offer the best response.
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C)
The peritoneal cavity is filled with gas during the procedure and is normally expelled through the vagina. Options B and C would not be incorrect, but do not offer the best response.
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D)
The peritoneal cavity is filled with gas during the procedure and is normally expelled through the vagina. Options B and C would not be incorrect, but do not offer the best response.
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