A nurse is caring for a patient who is sleeping for abnormally long periods of time. This condition may be caused by injury to which of the following body structures?
A) spinal cord B) pancreas C) hypothalamus D) thyroid
Question 2
Which of the following interventions are recommended guidelines for meeting patient postoperative elimination needs?
A) Assess abdominal distention, especially if bowel sounds are audible or are low pitched.
B) Assess for the return of peristalsis by auscultating bowel sounds every 4 hours when the patient is awake.
C) Encourage food and fluid intake when ordered, especially dairy products and low-fiber foods.
D) Assess for bladder distention by palpating below the symphysis pubis if the patient has not voided within 8 hours after surgery.
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Brush off the back. Apply several long brushing strokes from head to hips to finish the session.
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