A patient with a diagnosis of colon cancer is 2 days postoperative following bowel resection and anastomosis. The nurse has planned the patient's care in the knowledge of potential complications. What assessment should the nurse prioritize?
A) Close monitoring of temperature
B) Frequent abdominal auscultation
C) Assessment of hemoglobin, hematocrit, and red blood cell levels
D) Palpation of peripheral pulses and leg girth
Ans: B
Feedback:
After bowel surgery, it is important to frequently assess the abdomen, including bowel sounds and abdominal girth, to detect bowel obstruction. The resumption of bowel motility is a priority over each of the other listed assessments, even though each should be performed by the nurse.
You might also like to view...
A new graduate nurse is looking for employment and hopes to find a facility that utilizes nursing personnel based on their educational preparation and skill set. Which system implements this practice?
1. Patient-focused care 2. Shared governance 3. Differentiated practice 4. Managed care
When describing the influence of Harry Stack Sullivan on psychiatric–mental health nursing, which of the following would the instructor address as a major concept?
A) Interpersonal relations B) Harmony between the individual and society C) Collective unconscious D) Unconditional positive regard
A complication is an expected condition and quite normal
True False
Carmen has been involved in a relationship with Winnie for two years. Winnie is attractive, fun, and loyal. She is also jealous and messy and has a bad temper. What best explains how Carmen will decide whether to continue in this relationship?
a Birds-of-a-feather effect b. Beautiful-is-good effect c. Social exchange theory d. Mere exposure effect