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Preoperative nursing responsibilities for a child having surgery include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Prepare for separation from caregivers.
  b. Complete presurgery assessment.
  c. Provide beverage or bottle 1 hour prior.
  d. Obtain vital signs.
  e. Assess operative site.
  f. Observe for shock.
  g. Check dressing for bleeding or drainage.

Question 2

When a person has prolonged abuse of opioids, which of these conditions may occur?
 
  a. cirrhosis c. fecal impaction
  b. esophageal varices d. overdose



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Answer to Question 1

A, B, D
Preoperative nursing responsibilities include preparing for separation from caregivers, completing presurgery assessment, obtaining vital signs, discontinuing food and drink after specified time, ensuring consent form is signed by guardian, and administering preoperative medications.

Answer to Question 2

C
Opioids affect the central nervous system and cause mental changes, euphoria, drowsiness, analgesia, constricted pupils, and depressed respirations. Opioids also cause constipation and fecal impaction. Withdrawal causes stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, diaphoresis, hypertension, bone and muscle aches, lacrimation, rhinorrhea, cold flashes with goose bumps, yawning, dilated pupils, fear, paranoia, violence, and depersonalization.





 

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