NCLEX-RN
Adult Health Med Surg NCLEX Test Bank Questions
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The physician orders intestinal decompression with a Cantor tube for a client with an intestinal obstruction. In order to determine effectiveness of intestinal decompression the nurse should evaluate the client to determine if:
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Rationale: The effectiveness of a Cantor tube is determined by the removal of fluid and gas from the intestine, relieving the obstruction. Bowel movements, urinary output, or sitting up without pain are not direct indicators of decompression success. CN: Physiological adaptation; CL: Evaluate
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