Your goal is to minimize David's risk of complications after a heriorrhaphy. You instruct the patient to:

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Question 1 of 5

Your goal is to minimize David's risk of complications after a heriorrhaphy. You instruct the patient to:

A. Avoid the use of pain medication. B. Cough and deep breathe Q2H. C. Splint the incision if he can't avoid sneezing or coughing. D. Apply heat to scrotal swelling.

Correct Answer: C

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

Question 2 of 5

Develop a teaching care plan for Angie who is about to undergo a liver biopsy. Which of the following points do you include?

A. You'll need to lie on your stomach during the test. B. You'll need to lie on your right side after the test. C. During the biopsy you'll be asked to exhale deeply and hold it. D. The biopsy is performed under general anesthesia.

Correct Answer: B

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

Question 3 of 5

Stephen is a 62 y.o. patient that has had a liver biopsy. Which of the following groups of signs alert you to a possible pneumothorax?

A. Dyspnea and reduced or absent breath sounds over the right lung B. Tachycardia, hypotension, and cool, clammy skin C. Fever, rebound tenderness, and abdominal rigidity D. Redness, warmth, and drainage at the biopsy site

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 4 of 5

Michael, a 42 y.o. man is admitted to the med-surg floor with a diagnosis of acute pancreatitis. His BP is 136/76, pulse 96, Resps 22 and temp 101. His past history includes hyperlipidemia and alcohol abuse. The doctor prescribes an NG tube. Before inserting the tube, you explain the purpose to patient. Which of the following is a most accurate explanation?

A. It empties the stomach of fluids and gas. B. It prevents spasms at the sphincter of Oddi. C. It prevents air from forming in the small intestine and large intestine. D. It removes bile from the gallbladder.

Correct Answer: A

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

Question 5 of 5

Jason, a 22 y.o. accident victim, requires an NG tube for feeding. What should you immediately do after inserting an NG tube for liquid enteral feedings?

A. Aspirate for gastric secretions with a syringe. B. Begin feeding slowly to prevent cramping. C. Get an X-ray of the tip of the tube within 24 hours. D. Clamp off the tube until the feedings begin.

Correct Answer: A

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

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