In Planning Preoperative Teaching for a Patient Undergoing a Roux-En-Y

question 17

Multiple Choice

In planning preoperative teaching for a patient undergoing a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as treatment for morbid obesity, the nurse places the highest priority on

• A) demonstrating passive range-of-motion exercises to the legs.
• B) teaching the patient about the postoperative presence of a NG tube connected to suction.
• C) teaching the patient proper coughing and deep-breathing techniques and methods of turning and positioning.
• D) discussing the necessary postoperative modifications in lifestyle.

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Definitions:

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