W125 Med Surgical 2 Benchmark Lippincott Proctored Exam ( 69 Questions)
The nurse cares for a postoperative client.
Review the electronic health record. Complete the diagram by dragging from the choices below to specify what condition the client is most likely experiencing, two actions the nurse should take to address that condition, and two parameters the nurse should monitor to assess the client's progress
ACTIONS TO TAKE CHOICES
Insert nasogastric tube
Advance diet to full liquid
Administer broad-spectrum antibiotics
Administer laxatives
Implement contact precautions
CONDITION MOST LIKELY EXPERIENCING
Small bowel obstruction
Peritonitis
Expected post-op findings
Appendicitis
PARAMETERS TO MONITOR CHOICES
Pain at McBurney's point
Family member exposure
Reverse, peristaltic waves
Nausea and vomiting
WBC count
Practice Test
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