ATI RN
ATI Med Surg Exam 9 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A client has just had surgery to create an ileostomy. The nurse assesses the client in the immediate postoperative period for which most frequent complication of this type of surgery?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Fluid and electrolyte imbalance is a common complication of ileostomy surgery because the colon, which is bypassed, is primarily responsible for absorbing fluids and electrolytes. This leads to increased loss through stool, potentially causing dehydration and imbalances in sodium and potassium.
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Question 3 of 5
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Question 4 of 5
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Question 5 of 5
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