A patient has been diagnosed with a small bowel obstruction and has been admitted to the medical unit. The nurse's care should prioritize which of the following outcomes?
A) Preventing infection
B) Maintaining skin and tissue integrity
C) Preventing nausea and vomiting
D) Maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
Ans: D
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All of the listed focuses of care are important for the patient with a small bowel obstruction. However, the patient's risk of fluid and electrolyte imbalances is an immediate threat to safety, and is a priority in nursing assessment and interventions.
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