A Client Returns to the Nursing Unit After an Open

question 13

Multiple Choice

A client returns to the nursing unit after an open cholecystectomy. During the surgery a T-tube was inserted. The nurse measures the bile drainage and calculates the daily output for the T-tube. The nurse would notify the physician if the daily amount was which of the following?

• A) 125 mL
• B) 310 mL
• C) 450 mL
• D) 575 mL

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Definitions:

Empathy

The ability to understand and share the feelings of another person, regarded as a crucial therapist characteristic for creating a safe and understanding therapeutic environment.

Warmth

A quality that denotes friendliness, kindness, and affection towards others.

Genuineness

The authentic and transparent expression of one's feelings and thoughts in a relationship, especially in therapeutic settings.

Facilitative Conditions

Conditions within therapy that foster client growth, such as empathy, unconditional positive regard, and congruence.