Author Question: Laparoscopic surgery is scheduled for a client diagnosed with appendicitis. Which of the following ... (Read 61 times)

tiara099 · **on:** Jun 25, 2018

Laparoscopic surgery is scheduled for a client diagnosed with appendicitis. Which of the following may be a result of laparoscopic surgery? (Select all that apply.)

1. No risk of infection
2. Less pain
3. Faster recovery times
4. Maybe more complications
5. Shorter hospital stays
6. Better visualization of the abdominal organs

Question 2

The nurse is completing a physical assessment with a client. Which of the following findings could be caused by impaired immune function in the client?

1. Jugular vein distention
2. Neck pain
3. Leg rash
4. Hip pain

Sweetkitty24130 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 25, 2018

Answer to Question 1

2, 3, 5
Laparoscopic surgery has less pain and faster recovery times. There are fewer complications, less bleeding, and less risk of infection so the client has a shorter hospital stay. A risk of infection is present with all surgical procedures. Laparoscopic surgery does not cause a better visualization of the abdominal organs.

Answer to Question 2

3
Of the assessment findings provided, leg rash could be caused by impaired immune function in the client. Jugular vein distention, neck pain, and hip pain would most likely have another cause.