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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following clients has the highest risk for pulmonary complications after surgery?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Open cholecystectomy involves an upper abdominal incision, increasing the risk of pulmonary complications due to pain limiting deep breathing and coughing.

Question 2 of 5

Which of the following clients has the highest risk for pulmonary complications after surgery?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Open cholecystectomy involves an upper abdominal incision, increasing the risk of pulmonary complications due to pain limiting deep breathing and coughing.

Question 3 of 5

A 15-year-old client is rushed to the ER after taking an entire bottle of acetaminophen (Tylenol) in a suicide attempt. The nurse's priority is obtaining which lab results?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Acetaminophen overdose causes hepatotoxicity. AST and ALT levels assess liver damage, which is the priority.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a client following a transphenoidal hypophysectomy. Post-operatively, the nurse should:

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The halo sign on the nasal dressing indicates cerebrospinal fluid leakage, a critical post-operative complication.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse has just received the change of shift report. The nurse should give priority to assessing the client with:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: 110 mL of drainage post-thoracotomy in one hour suggests excessive bleeding, requiring immediate assessment.

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