George has a T tube in place after gallbladder surgery. Before discharge, what information or instructions should be given regarding the T tube drainage?- Nurselytic

Question 1 of 5

George has a T tube in place after gallbladder surgery. Before discharge, what information or instructions should be given regarding the T tube drainage?

A. If there is any drainage, notify the surgeon immediately. B. The drainage will decrease daily until the bile duct heals. C. First, the drainage is dark green; then it becomes dark yellow. D. If the drainage stops, milk the tube toward the puncture wound.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Before discharge, inform the patient that the drainage will decrease daily until the bile duct heals.

Question 2 of 5

A 53 y.o. patient has undergone a partial gastrectomy for adenocarcinoma of the stomach. An NG tube is in place and is connected to low continuous suction. During the immediate postoperative period, you expect the gastric secretions to be which color?

A. Brown. B. Clear. C. Red. D. Yellow.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: During the immediate postoperative period after a partial gastrectomy, gastric secretions are expected to be red.

Question 3 of 5

Christina is receiving an enteral feeding that requires a concentration of 80ml of supplement mixed with 20 ml of water. How much water do you mix with an 8 oz (240ml) can of feeding?

A. 60 ml. B. 70 ml. C. 80 ml. D. 90 ml.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: For an 8 oz (240 ml) can of feeding, mix 60 ml of water to achieve the required concentration.

Question 4 of 5

George has a T tube in place after gallbladder surgery. Before discharge, what information or instructions should be given regarding the T tube drainage?

A. If there is any drainage, notify the surgeon immediately. B. The drainage will decrease daily until the bile duct heals. C. First, the drainage is dark green; then it becomes dark yellow. D. If the drainage stops, milk the tube toward the puncture wound.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Before discharge, inform the patient that the drainage will decrease daily until the bile duct heals.

Question 5 of 5

The student nurse is participating in colorectal cancer-screening program. Which patient has the fewest risk factors for colon cancer?

A. Janice, a 45 y.o. with a 25-year history of ulcerative colitis B. George, a 50 y.o. whose father died of colon cancer C. Herman, a 60 y.o. who follows a low-fat, high-fiber diet D. Sissy, a 72 y.o. with a history of breast cancer

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Herman, a 60 y.o. who follows a low-fat, high-fiber diet, has the fewest risk factors for colon cancer.

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