While Caring for an Obese Client Who Has Undergone an Abdominal

question 24

Multiple Choice

While caring for an obese client who has undergone an abdominal surgery, the nurse finds that the client vomits occasionally. What is the complication of healing that the client might have developed?

• A) Dehiscence
• B) Pressure ulcers
• C) Adhesion D
• D) None of the above

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Definitions:

K

In the context of chemistry, often represents the equilibrium constant, symbolizing the ratio of product concentrations to reactant concentrations at equilibrium.

pH

A numeric scale used to specify the acidity or basicity (alkalinity) of an aqueous solution, with 7 being neutral, values below 7 acidic, and above 7 basic.

K

The symbol for potassium, a chemical element of atomic number 19, essential for living organisms.

[HCO3-]

The chemical formula for bicarbonate, an anion involved in the buffering of pH in biological systems.