A patient is wearing a breast binder after breast reconstruction surgery. The nurse needs to assess and document the patient's:
A. abdominal girth.
B. respiratory status.
C. nutritional status.
D. genitourinary response.
B
An abdominal binder supports a large incision that is vulnerable to stress when a patient moves or coughs. A breast binder is a tight-fitting sleeveless vest that conforms to the chest wall. This binder provides support after breast surgery or exerts pressure to reduce lactation after breast surgery.
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A. Closely monitor the tube for patency. B. Never reposition the tube. C. Closely monitory tube output. D. Auscultate for bowel sounds frequently.
Which of the following would most likely be called a construct?
A) Gender B) Body temperature C) Uncertainty in illness D) Blood type
Which of the following reflects the principle on which a client's diet will most likely be based during the acute phase of MI?
A) Liquids as ordered B) Small, easily digested meals C) Three regular meals per day D) NPO
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a. decrease b. stay the same c. increase d. return to normal