A nurse is caring for a patient who is 2 days postoperative after abdominal surgery. What nursing intervention would be important to promote wound healing at this time?
A) Administer pain medications on a p.r.n. and regular basis.
B) Assist in moving to prevent strain on the suture line.
C) Tell the patient that a mild fever is a normal response.
D) If a scar forms over a joint, it may limit movement.
Question 2
Which of the following parts of the syringe and needle must be kept sterile when preparing and administering an injection? Select all that apply.
A) the outside of the cap
B) the outside of the barrel
C) the needle hub
D) the needle
E) inside the barrel
F) part of plunder entering barrel
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B, The nurse teaches the postoperative client to use an incentive spirometer to expand the lungs.
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