A Patient with a T-Tube for an Open Cholecystectomy Has

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient with a T-tube for an open cholecystectomy has resumed oral intake. The T-tube is clamped 2 hours before meals and unclamped 2 hours after meals to aid in the digestion of fat. During the time the tube is clamped the patient complains of abdominal pain and nausea. The best intervention would be to

• A) notify the physician.
• B) unclamp the tube immediately.
• C) increase the IV fluids.
• D) change the T-tube dressing.

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Definitions:

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Average Total Costs

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