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Which of the following is a common post-operative complication?
Which of the following is a common post-operative complication?
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypertension
- Pneumonia (correct)
- Urinary tract infection
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing hemorrhagic shock?
What is a priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing hemorrhagic shock?
- Providing pain medication
- Assisting with ambulation
- Applying warm blankets
- Administering IV fluids and blood products (correct)
Which medication is commonly used to prevent blood clots in post-operative patients?
Which medication is commonly used to prevent blood clots in post-operative patients?
- Insulin
- Heparin (correct)
- Aspirin
- Acetaminophen
Which of the following is a common cause of postoperative fever?
Which of the following is a common cause of postoperative fever?
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What is the most common cause of delayed wound healing in surgical patients?
What is the most common cause of delayed wound healing in surgical patients?
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Which of the following factors contributes to an increased risk of postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
Which of the following factors contributes to an increased risk of postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT)?
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Study Notes
Post-Operative Complications
- Hemorrhagic shock is a common post-operative complication
- Priority nursing intervention for a patient experiencing hemorrhagic shock is to maintain adequate fluid volume and blood pressure
Medication and Blood Clots
- Heparin is commonly used to prevent blood clots in post-operative patients
Postoperative Fever
- The most common cause of postoperative fever is atelectasis
Wound Healing
- The most common cause of delayed wound healing in surgical patients is malnutrition
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Prolonged immobilization is a factor that contributes to an increased risk of postoperative deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
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