Exam #3 Adult II (questions)
A 31 yr old patient has returned to the post surgical unit following a hysterectomy. The patient's care plan addresses the risk of hemorrhage. How should the nurse best monitor the patient's postoperative blood loss?
Count and inspect each perineal pad that the patient uses
A patient is post-op day 1 following a vaginal hysterectomy. The nurse notes an increase in the patient's abdominal girth and the patient complains of "bloating". What is the nurse's most appropriate action?
Encourage the patient to ambulate and provide a warm compress
A patient has returned to the post surgical unit after a total vaginal hysterectomy. What intervention should the nurse prioritize during the initial postoperative period?
Monitoring and counting perineal pads and controlling pain
A nurse providing care to a pregnant woman is addressing measures to reduce her postpartum risk of cystocele, rectocele, and uterine prolapse. What action should the nurse recommend?
Performance of pelvic muscle exercises
The nurse is providing preoperative education for a patient diagnosed with endometriosis. A hysterectomy has been scheduled. What education topic should the nurse be sure to include for this patient?
The bladder must be emptied prior to surgery and catheter may be placed in surgery
A patient is being discharged home after a hysterectomy. When providing discharge education for this patient, the nurse has cautioned the patient against sitting for long periods. This advice addresses the patient's risk of what surgical complication?
Venous themoboembolism