Postoperative Care of the Pregnant Woman Who Requires Abdominal Surgery

question 6

Multiple Choice

Postoperative care of the pregnant woman who requires abdominal surgery for appendicitis includes which additional assessment?

• A) Intake and output (I&O)and intravenous (IV)site
• B) Signs and symptoms of infection
• C) Vital signs and incision
• D) Fetal heart rate (FHR)and uterine activity

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Definitions:

Reliable System

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