What additional risks does surgery pose for R.M.?
What will be an ideal response?
Because she has been receiving chemotherapy, she is likely experiencing bone marrow suppression,
increasing her risk of infection, sepsis, and bleeding, and malnutrition, leading to poor wound
healing and the risk of abdominal dehiscence. In addition, there is an increased risk for deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism.
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A) An acute inflammatory disease of the larynx B) A chronic inflammatory disease of the lungs C) An acute inflammatory disease of the airway D) A chronic inflammatory disease of the airway
A nurse is preparing for the delivery of a newborn with a known diaphragmatic hernia defect. The equipment the nurse prepares is
1. intubation setup. 2. appropriate bag and mask.3. sterile gauze and saline. 4. soft arm restraints.
During a procedure the surgeon comments to her assistant that there is bleeding occurring in the wound. On hearing this comment, as circulating nurse you would:
a. ignore it, as it was not directed at you. b. exercise situation awareness and make sure that you had extra sponges at hand. c. go out and tell the nurse manager that the surgeon is having difficulty. d. interrupt the surgeon to ask her about the bleeding.
The Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 is also referred to as the _____ Act
A. Medicaid B. Nursing Home Reform C. Diagnostic Related Group D. Universal Healthcare