The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has Recently

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who has recently undergone major abdominal surgery.The patient is exhibiting shallow breathing and is hesitant to cough and deep breathe.How would the nurse describe the major health concern for this patient?

• A)"The patient's breathing pattern is not sufficient."
• B)"The patient does not have a clear airway."
• C)"If the patient continues to breathe in this manner,pneumonia is a real risk."
• D)"The patient is not exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide correctly."

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Definitions:

Abdominal Palpation

A hands-on examination technique used by healthcare providers to assess organs and structures within the abdomen.

Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small tube-shaped pouch attached to the large intestine, which can cause severe abdominal pain and requires prompt medical treatment.

Wilms' Tumor

A type of kidney cancer that primarily affects children.

Crohn's Disease

A chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects the lining of the digestive tract, causing abdominal pain, severe diarrhea, fatigue, weight loss, and malnutrition.