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09madisonrousseau09

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on: Jul 22, 2018
Which statement, if made by an adolescent preparing for abdominal surgery, would indicate to the nurse that the client requires additional instruction?
 
  A) I can have a hamburger and French fries as soon as I wake up?
  B) The better I eat before surgery, the more likely I will heal?
  C) I might be sick to my stomach and throw up after surgery?
  D) When I can eat again, the best meal would be steak and orange juice?

Question 2

Surgery can lead to hypothermia. Which clients is at greatest risk for hypothermia?
 
  A) a woman delivering by C-section
  B) an adolescent for arthroscopic surgery
  C) a young adult with a fractured leg
  D) an older adult man with a fractured hip


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kardosa007

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

Ans: A
Feedback:
Oral fluid and food may be withheld until intestinal motility resumes.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Feedback:
The risk of hypothermia increases in the very young and the very old.


09madisonrousseau09

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

aliotak

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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