ATI RN
ATI Clinical Exam Questions
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Question 1 of 5
A nurse is caring for a patient who is postoperative following abdominal surgery. The nurse discovers a loop of bowel protruding through an opening in the surgical incision. What should the nurse do? What should the nurse do for a protruding bowel?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Apply moistened sterile gauze to the site. This is the correct action because it helps to keep the exposed bowel moist, which is crucial to prevent drying and potential damage. Reinserting the bowel (choice
A) may cause further harm and should only be done by a surgeon. Placing the head of the bed flat (choice
B) can increase intra-abdominal pressure and worsen the situation. Positioning the patient on his left side (choice
D) does not address the immediate need to protect the exposed bowel. Applying moistened gauze is the best initial action to protect the bowel while awaiting further medical intervention.
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