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darbym82

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on: Jul 11, 2018
Which nursing intervention would be the highest priority in evaluating a patient with peritonitis from a ruptured appendix?
 
  a. Assessment of severity, location, and duration of pain
  b. Assessment of vital signs
  c. Preventing wound infection
  d. Promoting balanced nutrition

Question 2

A 71-year-old woman who has been experiencing several weeks of lower back pain and pelvic heaviness has been diagnosed with a cystocele. Which of the following teaching points about the woman's bladder herniation is most accurate?
 
  A) Incontinence of urine is a common consequence of this problem..
  B) This problem is unlikely to worsen with time..
  C) An infection was likely a cause of your cystocele..
  D) Fortunately, this probably won't cause pain with intercourse..


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Pswine

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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First priority is pain management. Assessment of vital signs, preventing wound infection, and promoting balanced nutrition are not the highest priority.

Answer to Question 2

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Cystocele often results in incontinence and worsens with time. An infection is not likely a cause and dyspareunia often results from perineal herniations.


darbym82

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

jackie

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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