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james

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A patient is on postoperative day 2 after a nephrectomy. The nurse is aware that the most effective way to increase her peristalsis is
 
  a. ambulation.
  b. an enema.
  c. encouraging hot liquids.
  d. administering a laxative.

Question 2

A patient, age 65, underwent a right hemicolectomy. On postoperative day 4, her surgical wound dehisced. This means that
 
  a. there is partial or complete wound separation.
  b. there has been inadequate wound closure.
  c. abdominal viscera protrude through the walls.
  d. the wound will not heal well when it is resutured.


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Eazy416

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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Encouraging activity (turning every 2 hours, early ambulation) assists GI activity.

Answer to Question 2

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A surgical incision may separate; this action of dehiscence (the separation of a surgical incision or rupture of a wound closure) may occur within 3 days to over 2 weeks postoperatively.


james

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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