Which Statement by the Patient Scheduled for a Laparoscopy Indicates

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which statement by the patient scheduled for a laparoscopy indicates the need for further teaching about this procedure?

• A)"This procedure requires anesthesia."
• B)"I cannot eat anything after midnight the night before the procedure."
• C)"I need to notify the provider if I experience bloating and shoulder pain after the procedure."
• D)"I will need to rest for a few days after the procedure."

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Definitions:

Deep Vein Thrombosis

The formation of a blood clot within a deep vein, usually in the legs, which can occasionally break free and cause serious complications.

Periwound Erythema

Redness around the outer edges of a wound, indicating inflammation or infection.

Cardiac Surgery

Medical surgery performed on the heart or vessels near the heart to treat complications of heart diseases, including coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve repair.

End-Stage Heart Failure

The final phase of heart failure where the heart is unable to pump effectively, leading to severe symptoms.