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craiczarry

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on: Jul 22, 2018
A client is admitted with the diagnosis Rule out appendicitis. Which nursing action is MOST important?
 
  a. assessing the client's pain threshold c. encouraging the family to visit
  b. avoiding administering analgesics d. monitoring laboratory reports

Question 2

When the nurse is caring for a postpartum client, assessment would be focused on which priority areas? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. cervical enlargement d. depression
  b. episiotomy or incision e. lochia
  c. bladder distention f. breasts


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jomama

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

B
Nursing care of the client who has appendicitis involves preparation for surgery, often as an emergency procedure; analgesics are withheld preoperatively but are administered postoperatively. The nurse should also reinforce the need for any activity restrictions after discharge.

Answer to Question 2

B, C, E, F
BUBBLE = breasts, uterus, bowels, bladder, lochia, episiotomy (laceration or c-section incision)


craiczarry

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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

helenmarkerine

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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