A Patient with a T Tube for an Open Cholecystectomy

question 26

Multiple Choice

A patient with a T tube for an open cholecystectomy has resumed oral intake.The T tube is clamped 2 hours before meals and unclamped 2 hours after meals to aid in the digestion of fat.During the time the tube is clamped the patient complains of abdominal pain and nausea.Which intervention is most appropriate?

• A) Notify the physician.
• B) Unclamp the tube immediately.
• C) Increase the IV fluids.
• D) Change the T-tube dressing.

Understand the concept of death and the criteria for determining death.

Recognize Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s theories on the stages of dying and their critiques.

Understand the legal and ethical issues surrounding euthanasia and the differences between active and passive euthanasia.

Acknowledge the influence of personal philosophy and experience on one's adjustment to end-of-life stages.

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Definitions:

Scan Function

In automation, particularly in PLC (Programmable Logic Controller) systems, the scan function refers to the cyclic process where the system reads inputs, executes logic, and updates outputs systematically.

Horizontal

Refers to an orientation or position that is parallel to the ground or baseline, often used to describe direction or alignment.

Vertical

Referring to the direction or orientation that is perpendicular to the horizon or ground level, often used in spatial descriptions.