A patient returns to the surgical nursing unit following a vertical banded gastroplasty with a nasogastric tube to low, intermittent suction and a patient controlled analgesia (PCA) machine for pain control. Which nursing action should be included in the postoperative plan of care:
b) Offer sips of sweetened liquids at frequent intervals
c) remind the patient that PCA use may slow the return of bowel functions
d) Support the surgical incision during patient coughing and turning in bed
Ans: d) Support the surgical incision during patient coughing and turning in bed
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a. actual c. anticipated b. maturational d. perceived
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