When Caring for a Patient on the First Postoperative Day

question 16

Multiple Choice

When caring for a patient on the first postoperative day after an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair,which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?

• A) Presence of flatus
• B) Loose, bloody stools
• C) Hypoactive bowel sounds
• D) Abdominal pain with palpation

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Definitions:

Y-axis

The vertical axis in a two-dimensional graph, typically used to represent the range of values of a dependent variable.

Graphical Deception

The misuse or manipulation of charts and graphs to mislead or distort the viewer's understanding of the data.

Percentage Changes

A mathematical calculation that describes the degree of change over time, expressed as a percentage.

Horizontal Axis

In a graph or chart, the x-axis, which often represents the independent variable or the specific interval being measured.