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Lobcity

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The nurse is caring for the postoperative patient in the PACU. The patient is concerned about the abdominal staples closing her wound for fear they will open and her insides will fall out. Which of the following is the best response by the nur
 
  A) Don't worry, the staples are properly placed and will not come out until they are removed by the physician.
  B) If you are very careful and follow your postoperative instructions, there is no need to worry.
  C) There are sutures in various levels below the staples that assist in keeping your wound intact.
  D) Would you tell me why you are worried about that?
  E) That is possible, but we will keep a close eye on the staples.

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The recovery nurse is caring for a surgical patient in the PACU. The patient's blood pressure is dropping and their heart rate is increasing. The nurse suspects the patient is:
 
  A) overmedicated.
  B) experiencing normal adaptation to the postoperative period.
  C) allergic to the anesthesia.
  D) developing shock.


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lauravaras

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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Ans: C

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D


Lobcity

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Gracias!

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Excellent

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