quiz for jan 4th

manifestations for a thrombus (blood clot) after surgery

pain, warmth, swelling, & tenderness

patient reports abdominal distention and gas

ambulate (get up) several times a day

patient reports pulling sensation paint at the incision

cover with sterile saline dressing notify provider

what should not be included in pre operative teaching

secure body piercings with tape jewelry must be removed

what shows understanding of teaching

i will splint my incision with a pillow when i cough

what prevents post op complications

use of sequential compression devices scds for blood circulation

what complication is most likely with post op nausea and vomiting

dehydration

monitor what side effects with a patient on morphine

constipation

best nursing intervention to reduce pain while coughing

splint incision with a pillow

what information should not be shared when witnessing consent

number of staff in the operating room

what should be included in discharge teaching

medication regimen with new and current medications

what puts the patient at risk for post operative complications

falls

correct administration of heparin

subcutaneous injection in the abdomen two inches away from the umbilicus

appropriate administration of heparin

rotate injection sites

med order for 1.5 mg but only has 1 mg tablets, what does the nurse do

notify provider for an alternate order

for post operative fever, what should the provider do first

obtain cultures before antibiotics

what shows correct use of incentive spirometer

exhale forcefully into the spirometer to improve lung function

best indicator of kidney function

urine output

priority post op assessment for femur fractures

skin color of the affected leg for circulation

removing a foley and documenting voiding (output) hours later addresses what element of care

monitor urinary function

surgery delayed fifteen minutes what should the nurse do

review post operative breathing exercises with the patient