The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who underwent an outpatient herniorrhaphy earlier in the day. The patient asks, 'Why do I need to increase my intake of fruits and vegetables?' What is the nurse's best response?

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The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who underwent an outpatient herniorrhaphy earlier in the day. The patient asks, 'Why do I need to increase my intake of fruits and vegetables?' What is the nurse's best response?

A. Fruits and vegetables contain fiber that will prevent constipation. B. Fruits and vegetables will combine with fluids to prevent kidney stones. C. Fruits and vegetables contain vitamin K to promote incision healing. D. Fruits and vegetables will prevent accumulation of abdominal gas.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 2 of 5

The scrub nurse notices a tear in her glove during surgery. What should she do?

A. Continue working as the tear is small. B. Replace the glove immediately. C. Inform the circulating nurse and replace the glove. D. Cover the tear with sterile tape.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 3 of 5

The scrub nurse notices the sterile field has been brushed by a nonsterile sleeve. What should the nurse do?

A. Ignore it if no one else noticed. B. Cover the area with a sterile drape. C. Stop the procedure and replace the field. D. Inform the circulating nurse and replace the field.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 4 of 5

The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a mastectomy 48 hours ago. The patient reports a pulling sensation at the incision site. What should the nurse do first?

A. Assess the incision for dehiscence. B. Apply a warm compress. C. Administer an analgesic. D. Notify the physician.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

Question 5 of 5

The nurse is providing care for a patient on postoperative day 1 following a craniotomy. The patient's urine output is 1500 mL over 2 hours. What should the nurse suspect?

A. Diabetes insipidus B. Renal failure C. Overhydration D. Normal diuresis

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale of 500+ characters after 5 retries.

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