The Nurse Is Providing Postoperative Care to a Patient Who

question 4

Multiple Choice

The nurse is providing postoperative care to a patient who underwent a total abdominal hysterectomy 12 hours ago. Which of the following are appropriate nursing interventions? Select all that apply.

• A)Assist the patient with ambulation.
• B)Maintain the Foley catheter for 48 to 72 hours postoperatively.
• C)Monitor intake and output and characteristics of urine.
• D)Maintain bedrest while taking narcotic pain medications.
• E)Initiate antiembolism therapy as ordered.

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