ATI RN
ATI Med-Surg 200 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
After having a vertical sleeve gastrectomy performed, a 42-year-old male client returns to the surgical nursing unit with a nasogastric tube to low, intermittent suction and a client-controlled analgesia (PCA) machine for pain control. Which nursing action should be included in the post-op plan of care for the first 24 hours?
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Rationale: Supporting the surgical site during deep breathing and coughing prevents complications like atelectasis.
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