vSim Doris Bowman Questions and
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The nurse monitors the patient for which of the following major postop complication after an abd
hysterectomy? ✔✔Infection, hemorrhage, bladder dysfunction, DVT
the nu
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vSim Doris Bowman Questions and
Answers Rated A+
The nurse monitors the patient for which of the following major postop complication after an abd
hysterectomy? ✔✔Infection, hemorrhage, bladder dysfunction, DVT
the nurse is aware that signs and symptoms indicating a postop hemorrhage include which of the
following? ✔✔decreased blood pressure, decreased hemoglobin
which of the following interventions should the nurse consider to minimize the risk of postop
DVT ✔✔apply anti-embolic stockings
encourage early ambulation
avoid pillows under knee
which of the following statements is true related to postop mgmt of pain by the nurse? ✔✔the
nurse should assess the effectiveness of the pain med within 30 mins after administration
the nurse monitors the pts response to pain medications, especially opioid med such as morphine,
for adverse effects. which of the following would reverse the effects of morphine? ✔✔naloxone
(narcan)
the nurse identifies a decrease in urine output in the postop pt and considers which of the
following as a potential cause? ✔✔deceased cardiac output
hypovolemia
urinary retention
mrs. bowman underwent an abd hysterectomy w/ salpingo-oophorectomy. in addition to removal
of the uterus, this procedure involves the removal of which of the following? ✔✔fallopian tubes
ovaries
which of the following nursing actions are appropriate for a pt receiving opioid therapy for pain?
✔✔monitor sedation and respirations
if bowman is found unresponsive and not visibly breathing, which of the following should be the
nurses priority intervention? ✔✔check the pulse
if bowman had been found unresponsive with no pulse, the nurses next immediate priority
intervention would be which of the following ✔✔start chest compressions
what does the nurse determine was the cause of bowman's unresponsivness ✔✔opioid
intoxication
bowman is receiving ondanestron (zofran) for nausea. which lab value should the nurse monitor
related to potential adverse effects of this drug? ✔✔AST, ALT
what are the specific assessments that nurse monitors to detect the complication of hemorrhage
following a hysterectomy ✔✔perineal pad count
vital sign trends
abdominal dressing
the nurse is caring for a postop client in the pacu. which of the following is the priority nursing
action ✔✔position the client to maintain patent airway
due to the location of the surgical site and surrounding edema or nerve damage, what
intervention may be necessary following a vaginal hysterectomy ✔✔indwelling catheter
what method of pain mgmt should the nurse consider to best control pain ✔✔patient-controlled
analgesia
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