The family of a patient being treated for intra-abdominal pressure of 26 mm Hg asks the nurse about the patient's care. Which of the following would adequately explain what is occurring with the patient?
1. the patient will be moved to a unit where the heart does not need to be monitored
2. the patient will not need any more intravenous fluids
3. the patient is doing very well and will probably be able to go home in a few days
4. the patient has an abdominal wound and needs to be monitored for low blood pressure
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Rationale: The patient had severe abdominal compartment syndrome that necessitated surgery. After surgery, hypotension can develop as a complication. This is what the nurse should explain to the family. The patient will need to have the heart monitored and will continue to need intravenous fluids. The nurse has no way of knowing how soon the patient can be discharged to home and should not make this statement to the family.
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