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NURSING 113 - Chapter 17 - 13th Edition, Questions And Answers
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Chapter 17-13th Edition 1. A patient is admitted to the ED complaining of severe abdominal pain, stating that he has been vomiting “coffee-ground” like emesis. The patient is diagnosed with a p... erforated gastric ulcer and is informed that he needs surgery. When can the patient most likely anticipate that the surgery will be scheduled? A) Within 24 hours B) Within the next week C) Without delay because the bleed is emergent D) As soon as all the day’s elective surgeries have been completed Ans: C Emergency surgeries are unplanned and occur with little time for preparation for the patient or the perioperative team. An active bleed is considered an emergency, and the patient requires immediate attention because the disorder may be life threatening. The surgery would not likely be deferred until after elective surgeries have been completed. 2. The nurse is performing a preoperative assessment on a patient going to surgery. The patient informs the nurse that he drinks approximately two bottles of wine each day and has for the last several years. What postoperative difficulties can the nurse anticipate for [Show More]
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