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jenna1

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Bowel sound assessment is especially important for a postoperative patient who has had abdominal surgery as it can determine the:
 
  a. need for a cathartic.
  b. return of peristalsis.
  c. presence of singultus.
  d. presence of eructation.

Question 2

A NANDA-accepted nursing diagnosis that could be written for a patient with an abdominoperineal resection and a permanent colostomy would include
 
  a. Disturbed body image.
  b. Ineffective thermoregulation.
  c. Ineffective protection.
  d. Autonomic dysreflexia.



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jrpg123456

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Answer to Question 1

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The patient should be assessed for stable vital signs and return of bowel sounds.

Answer to Question 2

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Nursing diagnoses for the patient with cancer of the colon include, but are not limited to, Disturbed body image.




jenna1

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
:D TYSM


Laurenleakan

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

 

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