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melly21297

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A patient returns from surgery with a nasogastric tube and intermittent gastric suction to provide abdominal decompression. Which of the following are correct nursing activities for managing the equipment and drainage? Select all that apply.
 
  a. Wear nonsterile procedure gloves when emptying the drainage container.
  b. When irrigating the nasogastric tube, use sterile water.
  c. Wear sterile gloves when irrigating the nasogastric tube.
  d. Apply water-soluble lubricant if the patient's lips are dry.

Question 2

The preoperative nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. Identify the interventions the nurse will perform. Select all that apply.
 
  a. Inform the family to wait in the surgical waiting room.
  b. Prepare the surgical suite for the operation.
  c. Remove the patient's dentures and contact lenses.
  d. Assist the patient to complete a living will.


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karmakat49

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, C


melly21297

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Wow, this really help

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