ATI RN
ATI n200 Med Surg Exam 6 Questions
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Question 1 of 5
After vertical banded gastroplasty, 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 postoperative plan of care?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Splinting during deep breathing/coughing prevents atelectasis and protects the incision. Juices, frequent NGT irrigation, and PCA warnings are inappropriate or inaccurate.
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