When a Patient with Splenomegaly Is Scheduled for Splenectomy,which Action

question 46

Multiple Choice

When a patient with splenomegaly is scheduled for splenectomy,which action will the nurse include in the preoperative plan of care?

• A)Discourage deep breathing to reduce risk for splenic rupture.
• B)Teach the patient to use ibuprofen for left upper quadrant pain.
• C)Schedule immunization with the pneumococcal vaccine (e.g., Pneumovax).
• D)Avoid the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for at least 2 weeks prior to surgery.

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Definitions:

Choroid Plexus

A network of cells in the ventricles of the brain that produce cerebrospinal fluid.

Ventricle

A chamber of the heart or brain that receives or pumps out blood or cerebrospinal fluid, respectively.

Arbor Vitae

Refers to the treelike appearance of the cerebellar white matter when viewed in cross section, important for the coordination of muscle movements.

Cerebellar White Matter

The white neural tissue inside the cerebellum that contains myelinated nerve fibers connecting different parts of the cerebellum.