When Caring for a Patient the Second Postoperative Day After

question 15

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient the second postoperative day after abdominal surgery for removal of a large pancreatic cyst,the nurse obtains an oral temperature of 100.8° F.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Have the patient use the incentive spirometer.
• B) Assess the surgical incision for redness and swelling.
• C) Administer the ordered PRN acetaminophen (Tylenol).
• D) Ask the health care provider to prescribe a different antibiotic.

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