The nurse is caring for a client postoperative repair of a bowel ...

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The nurse is caring for a client postoperative repair of a bowel obstruction. The nurse's priority of care is:
 
  1. Encouraging mobility.
  2. Auscultating bowel sounds.
  3. Monitoring intake and output.
  4. Promoting weight loss.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing acid-base regulation with a client. The discussion includes the main regulators of the pH of the blood which are:(Select all that apply) Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Chemical buffer systems
  2. Respiratory system
  3. Renal system
  4. Renin-angiotension mechanism
  5. Central nervous system

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Answer to Question 1

2
Rationale: The client's plan of care will be determined, in large part, by return of normal bowel motility assessed by auscultating bowel sounds in all quadrants. Intake and output, and mobility, are important concerns, but neither is the priority concern. Weight loss needs would be determined by the client's current weight, which is not indicated in the question stem.

Answer to Question 2

1,2,3
Rationale: Chemical