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A nurse is caring for client who just returned from the PACU with an IV fluid infusion and an NG tube in place following abdominal surgery. Which of the following data is the priority for the nurse to assess?

The coping ability of the client

The surgical dressing

The client's bowel sounds

The patency of the NG tube

Answer and Explanation

The Correct Answer is D

A. Coping ability
This is important but not a priority immediately post-op.

B. Surgical dressing
Should be assessed, but airway and tube patency are more urgent.

C. Bowel sounds
Not a priority immediately post-op; expected to be decreased due to anesthesia.

D. Patency of NG tube
Ensures gastric decompression, prevents aspiration, and supports post-op recovery.

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Correct Answer is B

Explanation

A. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP)
Focuses on disease prevention through education, not direct food distribution.

B. U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
The USDA provides food assistance programs like SNAP, WIC, and school lunches to improve food security.

C. U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Regulates food and drug safety, not food distribution.

D. Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Focuses on health care access for underserved populations, not direct food support.

A. Muscle wasting B. Fat accumulation C. Cognitive loss D. Functional impairment E. Weight gain

Correct Answer is ["A","C","D"]

Explanation

A. Muscle wasting
ARDS often leads to prolonged ICU stay and catabolism, resulting in muscle loss.

B. Fat accumulation
Not an expected finding in ARDS; wasting is more likely.

C. Cognitive loss
Hypoxia and critical illness can result in lasting cognitive impairment.

D. Functional impairment
Long-term functional decline is common after severe ARDS.

E. Weight gain
Unlikely due to muscle wasting and poor intake; weight loss is more typical.

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