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What is the primary goal of the nurse when assisting a patient with a nasogastric tube?
What is the primary goal of the nurse when assisting a patient with a nasogastric tube?
- Promoting nutrition and hydration
- Assisting with medication administration
- Monitoring gastric residual
- Maintaining patient comfort and safety (correct)
Which of the following assessment findings is indicative of respiratory compromise in a postoperative patient?
Which of the following assessment findings is indicative of respiratory compromise in a postoperative patient?
- Decreased oxygen saturation (correct)
- Tachycardia
- Hypotension
- Tachypnea
What is the primary purpose of administering epidural analgesia in the postoperative period?
What is the primary purpose of administering epidural analgesia in the postoperative period?
- To manage postoperative pain effectively (correct)
- To reduce the risk of respiratory depression
- To enhance patient mobility and ambulation
- To decrease the risk of surgical site infection
A patient is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to?
A patient is at risk for developing deep vein thrombosis (DVT) due to?
What is the primary purpose of using sequential compression devices (SCDs) in postoperative patients?
What is the primary purpose of using sequential compression devices (SCDs) in postoperative patients?
In a postoperative patient, which of the following would indicate a possible pulmonary embolism?
In a postoperative patient, which of the following would indicate a possible pulmonary embolism?
A patient undergoing surgery is at risk for developing hypothermia due to which of the following?
A patient undergoing surgery is at risk for developing hypothermia due to which of the following?
In a postoperative patient, which of the following would be a priority nursing intervention to prevent respiratory complications?
In a postoperative patient, which of the following would be a priority nursing intervention to prevent respiratory complications?
A patient is experiencing severe pain after surgery. Which of the following analgesic methods would be most effective in managing the patient's pain?
A patient is experiencing severe pain after surgery. Which of the following analgesic methods would be most effective in managing the patient's pain?
A patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting after surgery. Which of the following would be a priority nursing intervention?
A patient is experiencing nausea and vomiting after surgery. Which of the following would be a priority nursing intervention?
What is the primary reason for placing a patient in the reverse Trendelenburg position during surgery?
What is the primary reason for placing a patient in the reverse Trendelenburg position during surgery?
A patient is experiencing oliguria after surgery. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated?
A patient is experiencing oliguria after surgery. Which of the following medications would be contraindicated?
A patient is experiencing respiratory distress after surgery. Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)?
A patient is experiencing respiratory distress after surgery. Which of the following is a contraindication for the use of non-invasive positive pressure ventilation (NIPPV)?
A patient is experiencing tachycardia and hypertension after surgery. Which of the following medications would be the most effective in managing these symptoms?
A patient is experiencing tachycardia and hypertension after surgery. Which of the following medications would be the most effective in managing these symptoms?
A patient is experiencing pain and numbness in the toes after surgery. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?
A patient is experiencing pain and numbness in the toes after surgery. Which of the following is the most likely cause of these symptoms?
What is the primary purpose of administering intravenous fluid replacement therapy in the postoperative period?
What is the primary purpose of administering intravenous fluid replacement therapy in the postoperative period?
A patient undergoing surgery is at risk for developing hyperkalemia due to which of the following?
A patient undergoing surgery is at risk for developing hyperkalemia due to which of the following?
Which of the following is a complication of inadequate pain management in the postoperative period?
Which of the following is a complication of inadequate pain management in the postoperative period?
A patient is experiencing hypotension after surgery. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?
A patient is experiencing hypotension after surgery. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention?
Which of the following is a indication for the use of arterial catheters in postoperative patients?
Which of the following is a indication for the use of arterial catheters in postoperative patients?
A patient is experiencing hypervolemia after surgery. Which of the following medications would be indicated to manage this condition?
A patient is experiencing hypervolemia after surgery. Which of the following medications would be indicated to manage this condition?
A patient is experiencing respiratory failure after surgery. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention to improve oxygenation?
A patient is experiencing respiratory failure after surgery. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention to improve oxygenation?
A patient is experiencing hyperglycemia after surgery. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention to manage this condition?
A patient is experiencing hyperglycemia after surgery. Which of the following is a priority nursing intervention to manage this condition?
A patient is experiencing tachypnea after surgery. Which of the following is a potential cause of this condition?
A patient is experiencing tachypnea after surgery. Which of the following is a potential cause of this condition?
A patient is experiencing hypertension after surgery. Which of the following is a potential cause of this condition?
A patient is experiencing hypertension after surgery. Which of the following is a potential cause of this condition?
