A Patient with a Traumatic Abdominal Injury Is Prescribed Conservative

question 36

Multiple Choice

A patient with a traumatic abdominal injury is prescribed conservative, nonoperative management. Which ongoing assessments should the nurse include in the plan of care? Select all that apply.

• A) Hourly vital signs
• B) Assessment of the degree and type of guarding or rigidity
• C) Hourly CVP readings
• D) ECG changes for bradycardia and widening QRS
• E) Widening pulse pressure

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Distinguish between different types of headaches based on symptoms.

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Diagnose potential issues based on the location and symptoms of tender areas near the facial glands.

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