This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Four hours after a stapedectomy the patient complains that hearing has not improved at all. What ... (Read 19 times)

Jipu 123

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 569
on: Jul 11, 2018
Four hours after a stapedectomy the patient complains that hearing has not improved at all. What knowledge would the nurse use to shape a response?
 
  a. A large percentage of stapedectomies are not successful
  b. It will take at least 10 days for the graft to heal
  c. Hearing will not return until edema subsides
  d. Hearing will improve after irrigation of the ear

Question 2

Why would the nurse encourage the patient who is recovering from a modified radical mastectomy to exercise the affected arm?
 
  a. To reduce pain
  b. To stimulate appetite
  c. To reduce lymphedema
  d. To increase muscle tension


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

flannelavenger

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 322
Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
Hearing improvement will not be noted until edema subsides and the packing is removed.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
An exercise regimen, built up gradually, can help reduce lymphedema following a modified radical mastectomy.


Jipu 123

  • Member
  • Posts: 569
Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Gracias!

marict

  • Member
  • Posts: 304
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
:D TYSM

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Only one in 10 cancer deaths is caused by the primary tumor. The vast majority of cancer mortality is caused by cells breaking away from the main tumor and metastasizing to other parts of the body, such as the brain, bones, or liver.

Did you know?

More than nineteen million Americans carry the factor V gene that causes blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and heart disease.

Did you know?

It is difficult to obtain enough calcium without consuming milk or other dairy foods.

Did you know?

When intravenous medications are involved in adverse drug events, their harmful effects may occur more rapidly, and be more severe than errors with oral medications. This is due to the direct administration into the bloodstream.

Did you know?

Approximately 500,000 babies are born each year in the United States to teenage mothers.

Measuring Patient Height Measuring Patient Height
Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of Mechanical ventilation. The photograph shows a patient receiving breathing assistance by the use of
Treating the pregnant patient Treating the pregnant patient
Bilateral psoriasis on a patient’s knees. Bilateral psoriasis on a patient’s knees.
Patient with rheumatoid arthritis. Patient with rheumatoid arthritis.
System of a patient in shock System of a patient in shock
Video: Glucose anabolism reactions: Glycogenolysis and Gluconeogenesis

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library