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Your client is supposed to receive nothing by mouth (NPO status) for at least 6 hours before his operation. How would you explain the need for NPO status when the client asks why a breakfast tray has not arrived?
 
  1. It reduces the risk of paralytic ileus postoperatively.
  2. It slows the growth of natural flora in the intestine.
  3. It reduces the risk of aspiration into the lungs.
  4. It rests the gastrointestinal system preoperatively.

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An obese client is scheduled for gallbladder removal. When preparing this client for surgery, which of the following surgical risks would you watch for because of its association with obesity?
 
  1. intraoperatively acquired pressure ulcers
  2. respiratory paralysis
  3. electrolyte imbalances
  4. cardiac distress


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
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OMG..This is soo helpful. Thank you.

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