The nurse monitors the patient for which of the following major postoperative complications after an
abdominal hysterectomy? (select all that apply)
-infection
-hemorrhage
-DVT
-bladder dysfunction
Major compilations following abdominal hysterectomy include infection and hemorrhage
additionally, due to close proximity to the bladder, voiding problems, edema or nerve trauma to the
bladder may also occur resulting in bladder dysfunction.
DVT is a potential compilation due to the prolonged inactivity and potential pooling of the blood in the
legs
The nurse is aware that s/s indicating a postoperative hemorrhage include which of the following ?
decreased blood pressure and decreased hemoglobin
s/s of post-op hemorrhage may include:
hypotension
rapid, thready pulse
disorientation
restlessness
oliguria
cold pale skin
hemoglobin will decrease with active bleeding
Which of the following interventions should the nurse consider to minimize the risk of post-op DVT?
(SATA)
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, -avoid pillow under knee
-encourage early ambulation
-apply anti-embolic stockings
avoid pressure behind the knees that will constrict the vessels either by placing pillows under the knees
or allowing the patient to sit for too long at a time
Which of the following statements is true related to post-op management of pain by the nurse?
the nurse should assess the effectiveness of the pain med within 30mins after administering
The nurse monitors the patient's response to pain medication, especially opioid medication such as
morphine for adverse effects. Which of the following would reverse the effects of morphine
naloxone
Narcan promptly administered IV to reverse clinically sig opioid- induced respiratory depression; it is
diluted and titrated slowly to prevent severe pain and other adverse effects
acetylcysteine
shown to reduce the extent of liver injury after acetaminophen overdose
protamine sulfate
reverses the anticoagulant effects of heparin
atropine
cholinergic antagonist that competitively binds to muscarinic receptors that can be used in cholinergic
drugs overdose or cholinesterase poisoning
the nurse identifies a decrease in urine output in the post-op patient and considers which of the
following as a potential cause? (SATA)
-decreased cardiac output
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abdominal hysterectomy? (select all that apply)
-infection
-hemorrhage
-DVT
-bladder dysfunction
Major compilations following abdominal hysterectomy include infection and hemorrhage
additionally, due to close proximity to the bladder, voiding problems, edema or nerve trauma to the
bladder may also occur resulting in bladder dysfunction.
DVT is a potential compilation due to the prolonged inactivity and potential pooling of the blood in the
legs
The nurse is aware that s/s indicating a postoperative hemorrhage include which of the following ?
decreased blood pressure and decreased hemoglobin
s/s of post-op hemorrhage may include:
hypotension
rapid, thready pulse
disorientation
restlessness
oliguria
cold pale skin
hemoglobin will decrease with active bleeding
Which of the following interventions should the nurse consider to minimize the risk of post-op DVT?
(SATA)
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, -avoid pillow under knee
-encourage early ambulation
-apply anti-embolic stockings
avoid pressure behind the knees that will constrict the vessels either by placing pillows under the knees
or allowing the patient to sit for too long at a time
Which of the following statements is true related to post-op management of pain by the nurse?
the nurse should assess the effectiveness of the pain med within 30mins after administering
The nurse monitors the patient's response to pain medication, especially opioid medication such as
morphine for adverse effects. Which of the following would reverse the effects of morphine
naloxone
Narcan promptly administered IV to reverse clinically sig opioid- induced respiratory depression; it is
diluted and titrated slowly to prevent severe pain and other adverse effects
acetylcysteine
shown to reduce the extent of liver injury after acetaminophen overdose
protamine sulfate
reverses the anticoagulant effects of heparin
atropine
cholinergic antagonist that competitively binds to muscarinic receptors that can be used in cholinergic
drugs overdose or cholinesterase poisoning
the nurse identifies a decrease in urine output in the post-op patient and considers which of the
following as a potential cause? (SATA)
-decreased cardiac output
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