After a gastrectomy, the client will have a nasogastric tube in place for several days postoperatively. The nurse explains to the client that the nasogastric tube is for which of the following reasons
A. Prevent excessive pressure on suture lines.
B. Prevent the development of ascites.
C. Provide enteral feedings in the immediate postoperative period.
D. Enable administration of antacids to promote healing of the anastomosis.
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A client with diverticulitis is treated as an outpatient with drug therapy. Which of the following medication would most probably be included in the drug therapy
A. Broad-spectrum antibiotics.
B. Opioid analgesics.
C. Tranquilizers.
D. Laxatives.
A 14-month-old child returns from surgery for undescended testicle, and his postanesthesia recovery period is uneventful. When planning for the child’s discharge, which of the following goals would the nurse expect to emphasize to the parents
Absence of redness or swelling at the incision site.
B. Intake clear liquids well within 24 hours.
C. Passage of normal bowel movement within 24 hours.
D. Ability to ambulate after 48 hours.
A 34-year-old multigravida is admitted in 36 weeks gestation in active labor with diagnosis of Rh sensitization. The fetus is in a frank breech presentation. The client’s membranes rupture spontaneously, and the nurse documents the color of the fluid as yellowish. Which of the following can explain the yellowish fluid
Amniotic fluid embolism.
B. Oligohydramnios.
C. Rh sensitization.
D. Abnormal presentation.
A community nurse is performing a physical assessment on an 18-month-old child. Which of the following would be best
A. Carry out the assessment from head to toe.
B. Assess motor function by having the child run and walk.
C. Have the mother hold the toddler on her lap.
D. Assess the respiratory and cardiac systems first.