MrsReddy,78 Years Old,had an Abdominal Hysterectomy 2 Days Ago

question 27

Multiple Choice

Mrs.Reddy,78 years old,had an abdominal hysterectomy 2 days ago.She has a history of COPD.Which of the following assessment findings would prompt further action by the nurse?

• A)Oxygen saturation of 92%
• B)Every 4 hour requests for pain medication
• C)Urine output < 30 mL per hour
• D)Redness and swelling at the wound edges

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Definitions:

pH

A scale used to specify the acidity or basicity of an aqueous solution, ranging from 0 (acidic) to 14 (basic), with 7 being neutral.

K

The chemical symbol for Potassium, an essential dietary mineral and electrolyte involved in nerve function, muscle contraction, and fluid balance.

HA

Depending on context, this can refer to Hyaluronic Acid, a molecule involved in skin hydration and cellular functions, or Hemagglutinin, a protein on the surface of influenza viruses responsible for binding the virus to the host cell.

pH

A measurement system designed to determine the level of acidity or alkalinity in water-based solutions, marked on a continuum from 0 to 14.