A patient returned from a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication for hiatal hernia 4 hours ago. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to address immediately?
a. The patient is experiencing intermittent waves of nausea.
b. The patient complains of 7/10 (0 to 10 scale) abdominal pain.
c. The patient has absent breath sounds in the left anterior chest.
d. The patient has hypoactive bowel sounds in all four quadrants.
c. The patient has absent breath sounds in the left anterior chest.
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The nurse reviewing records should determine that which client's lab values are associated with the highest risk of developing heart disease?
A. Total 200, LDL 104, HDL 30 B. Total 210, LDL 135, HDL 58 C. Total 220, LDL 162, HDL 20 D. Total 186, LDL 125, HDL 54
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A) "One advantage of the TENS unit is it increases blood flow." B) "I could use the TENS unit if I feel pain somewhere else on my body." C) "I may need fewer pain medications with the TENS unit in place." D) "Wearing the TENS unit should not interfere with my daily activities."