Author Question: A woman had a cesarean birth 2 hours ago. She now complains of being hungry and wants something to ... (Read 72 times)

vinney12

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 586
A woman had a cesarean birth 2 hours ago. She now complains of being hungry and wants something to eat. What action by the nurse is best?
 
  A.
  Assess for bowel sounds and ask if she is passing gas.
  B.
  Inform the woman that she can't eat until her bowels move.
  C.
  Order her a meal high in carbohydrates.
  D.
  Provide her with a medical liquid diet.

Question 2

A woman is 1 day post-cesarean birth. The nurse auscultates crackles in her lung bases. Which action by the nurse is best?
 
  A.
  Call respiratory therapy for a breathing treatment.
  B.
  Facilitate the woman having a chest x-ray.
  C.
  Have the woman use her incentive spirometer.
  D.
  Notify the provider and document the findings.



SamMuagrove

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 312
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Until bowel function returns following a cesarean birth, the patient should only be offered ice chips and small sips of water. The nurse assesses for return of bowel function by listening for bowel sounds and asking the woman if she is passing gas. The other actions are not appropriate.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
Rales are not uncommon postoperatively and indicate atelectasis. The nurse should have the woman use her spirometer, cough, and deep breathe. The other interventions are not warranted.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Before a vaccine is licensed in the USA, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews it for safety and effectiveness. The CDC then reviews all studies again, as well as the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Every lot of vaccine is tested before administration to the public, and the FDA regularly inspects vaccine manufacturers' facilities.

Did you know?

Certain rare plants containing cyanide include apricot pits and a type of potato called cassava. Fortunately, only chronic or massive ingestion of any of these plants can lead to serious poisoning.

Did you know?

Most fungi that pathogenically affect humans live in soil. If a person is not healthy, has an open wound, or is immunocompromised, a fungal infection can be very aggressive.

Did you know?

A strange skin disease referred to as Morgellons has occurred in the southern United States and in California. Symptoms include slowly healing sores, joint pain, persistent fatigue, and a sensation of things crawling through the skin. Another symptom is strange-looking, threadlike extrusions coming out of the skin.

Did you know?

Medication errors are more common among seriously ill patients than with those with minor conditions.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library