The preoperative client asks the nurse for some tea before surgery. The nurse explains that it is important to have nothing by mouth (NPO) prior to surgery to prevent:
A)
abdominal cramping.
B)
urine formation.
C)
hyperglycemia.
D)
aspiration.
D
Explanation:
A)
Keeping a client NPO for at least 8 to 10 hours prior to surgery reduces the risk of aspirating stomach contents. Abdominal cramping would not be life threatening. It would not be desirable to prevent urine formation. Tea would not cause hyperglycemia.
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B)
Keeping a client NPO for at least 8 to 10 hours prior to surgery reduces the risk of aspirating stomach contents. Abdominal cramping would not be life threatening. It would not be desirable to prevent urine formation. Tea would not cause hyperglycemia.
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C)
Keeping a client NPO for at least 8 to 10 hours prior to surgery reduces the risk of aspirating stomach contents. Abdominal cramping would not be life threatening. It would not be desirable to prevent urine formation. Tea would not cause hyperglycemia.
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Implementation
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D)
Keeping a client NPO for at least 8 to 10 hours prior to surgery reduces the risk of aspirating stomach contents. Abdominal cramping would not be life threatening. It would not be desirable to prevent urine formation. Tea would not cause hyperglycemia.
Application
Implementation
Physiological Integrity: Prevention of Risk Potential
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