MC Which one of the following statements regarding postoperative nutrition is correct?
A. Clients may have water on awakening from major surgical procedures.
B. Clear liquid diets are provided for 2—3 days following minor surgical procedures.
C. Soft diets are initiated the first postoperative day for major surgical conditions.
D. Clear liquids are started after bowel sounds have returned for major surgical procedures.
D
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When receiving a verbal order, the Registered Nurse should perform which three tasks to ensure its accuracy?
What will be an ideal response?
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a. peripheral analgesics. b. a TENS unit. c. opioid analgesics. d. adjuvant analgesics.
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a. Body image b. Ego c. Self-esteem d. Role e. Identity