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darbym82 · **on:** Jul 11, 2018

Which nursing intervention would be the highest priority in evaluating a patient with peritonitis from a ruptured appendix?

a. Assessment of severity, location, and duration of pain
b. Assessment of vital signs
c. Preventing wound infection
d. Promoting balanced nutrition

Question 2

A 71-year-old woman who has been experiencing several weeks of lower back pain and pelvic heaviness has been diagnosed with a cystocele. Which of the following teaching points about the woman's bladder herniation is most accurate?

A) Incontinence of urine is a common consequence of this problem..
B) This problem is unlikely to worsen with time..
C) An infection was likely a cause of your cystocele..
D) Fortunately, this probably won't cause pain with intercourse..

Pswine · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 11, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
First priority is pain management. Assessment of vital signs, preventing wound infection, and promoting balanced nutrition are not the highest priority.

Answer to Question 2

A
Feedback:
Cystocele often results in incontinence and worsens with time. An infection is not likely a cause and dyspareunia often results from perineal herniations.