A client who has had rectal surgery will benefit most from a: ...

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A client who has had rectal surgery will benefit most from a:
 
  A. Shower
  B. Sitz bath
  C. Whirlpool bath
  D. Medicated bath

Question 2

The nurse is caring for a patient who has a chest tube. Attached to the top of the patient's bed are two shodded hemostats. In which situations would these be used? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. To assess an air leak
  b. To quickly empty or change disposable systems
  c. To quickly seal off the lungs if the system becomes disconnected
  d. To assess whether the patient is ready to have the chest tube removed

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Answer to Question 1

B
B. The sitz bath cleanses and reduces pain and inflammation for clients who have undergone rectal or perineal surgery or childbirth or who have local irritation from hemorrhoids or fissures.
A. A shower provides thorough cleansing but is not of particular benefit to a client who has had rectal surgery.
C. A whirlpool bath is not of particular benefit for a client who has had rectal surgery.
D. A medicated bath is indicated for relief of dry skin rather than for a client who has had rectal surgery.

Answer to Question 2

A, B, D
Chest tubes are clamped only under the following specific circumstances, per health care provider order or nursing policy and procedure: to assess air leak, to quickly empty or change disposable systems, or to assess whether the patient is ready to have the chest tube removed (which is done by a health care provider's order). Clamping an open system could lead to a tension pneumothorax.

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Great answer, keep it coming