A 59-year-old woman with a recent history of gallstones had a laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed this morning and has just been admitted to the postsurgical unit from the PACU
The nurse who will be providing this patient's immediate care should prioritize assessments that are related to what complication of a laparoscopic cholecystectomy?
A) Paralytic ileus
B) Bile duct injury
C) Hyperbilirubinemia
D) Sepsis
B
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Which combination is suitable for the daily diet of elders?
a. Vitamin B12 2.4 mcg and fiber 15 g b. Three 8-oz glasses of fluid and 1600 calories c. Vitamin B12 1.1 mcg and 40% of daily calories from fat d. Calcium 1200 mg and vitamin D 600 to 800 units
A child who weighs 70 lb and is 41 inches tall has a BSA of ______________
a. 0.89 m2 b. 0.96 m2 c. 1.71 m2 d. 0.8 m2
The nurse is assessing the seven attributes of a patient's symptom. In which section of the comprehensive health history will the nurse document this information?
A) Initial information B) Review of systems C) Health patterns D) History of present illness
A female client has had repeated bouts of acute uncomplicated cystitis. The health care practitioner has recommended that she change the form of birth control she is using and see if she has fewer infections
What change would be most beneficial for this client? 1. The client should stop using spermicidal foam and begin using birth control pills. 2. The client should stop using a cervical cap and begin using a diaphragm. 3. The client should stop using the "sponge" and begin using a diaphragm. 4. The client should stop using a female condom and begin using a cervical cap.