The nurse determines that interventions to prevent postoperative ...

[ssal]

The nurse determines that interventions to prevent postoperative constipation have been effective when what is assessed?
 
  1. Abdominal distention present.
  2. Gas pains present.
  3. Client vomiting.
  4. Bowel movement occurred 24 hours after resuming a normal diet.

Question 2

The nurse manager of the operating suite is planning the intraoperative care of a client. What role can the manager assign to UAP during the surgical procedure of this client?
 
  1. Scrub person.
  2. Circulating person.
  3. First assistant.
  4. Anesthesia administration.

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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Abdominal distention is an indication of postoperative constipation.
Rationale 2: Gas pain is an indication of postoperative constipation.
Rationale 3: Vomiting is an indication of postoperative constipation.
Rationale 4: A bowel movement that occurs within 48 hours after resuming a normal diet is evidence that postoperative constipation has been prevented.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: The scrub person is usually UAP. The role is to assist the surgeon.
Rationale 2: The role of circulating person cannot be assigned to UAP, because this person coordinates activities and manages client care by continually assessing client safety, aseptic practice, and the environment.
Rationale 3: The first assistant is a registered nurse, and has had additional education and training to deliver surgical care. This person assists the surgeon by controlling bleeding, using instruments, handling and cutting tissues, and suturing during the procedure.
Rationale 4: Anesthesia administration is the role of the anesthesiologist or certified registered nurse anesthetist.

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[Mholman93]

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