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student77

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The postoperative nursing intervention that would be contraindicated for a 45-year-old patient who has had a repair of a cerebral aneurysm and is presenting signs of increased intracranial pressure (ICP) would be:
 
  a. coughing every 2 hours.
  b. turning every 2 hours.
  c. monitoring intravenous therapy at 50 ml/hr.
  d. assessing vital signs every 2 hours.

Question 2

A patient is on postoperative day 2 after a nephrectomy. What is the most effective way to increase her peristalsis?
 
  a. Ambulation
  b. An enema
  c. Encouraging hot liquids
  d. Administering a laxative


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makaylafy

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

ANS: A
Coughing increases ICP.

Answer to Question 2

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


student77

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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Excellent

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