A patient who had surgery earlier in the day using general anesthesia asks whether he can have something to eat. The diet order indicates clear liquids can be taken. Before giving a Jell O to the patient, the nurse should check for the presence of:
A) clear lung sounds.
B) adequate urinary drainage.
C) bowel sounds in all quadrants.
D) palpable peripheral pulses.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q3: A nurse is instructing a patient who
Q4: A postoperative surgical patient asks how the
Q5: The nurse discovers that the signed operative
Q6: In order for the anesthesiologist to accurately
Q7: A patient undergoing preadmission testing before same
Q9: The nurse is aware that in both
Q10: The circulating nurse is responsible for:
A) preparing
Q11: A nurse is monitoring the urinary drainage
Q12: A patient who had abdominal surgery is
Q13: The circulating nurse notes that the anesthetized
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents