The Nurse Is Caring for a 54-Year-Old Female Patient on the First

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a 54-year-old female patient on the first postoperative day after a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass procedure.Which assessment finding should be reported immediately to the surgeon?

• A) Bilateral crackles audible at both lung bases
• B) Redness, irritation, and skin breakdown in skinfolds
• C) Emesis of bile-colored fluid past the nasogastric (NG) tube
• D) Use of patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) several times an hour for pain

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Definitions:

Sebaceous Glands

Small oil-producing glands located in the skin of mammals that secrete sebum, which lubricates and waterproofs the skin and hair.

Organism

A living entity consisting of one or more cells, capable of growth, reproduction, and responding to external stimuli.

Neural Tube Defects

A type of birth defect affecting the brain, spine, or spinal cord; occurs when the neural tube does not close completely during early fetal development.

Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)

A protein produced by the liver of a fetus, which can be measured in the mother's blood or amniotic fluid for certain prenatal tests.