A Patient Has Just Arrived on the Postoperative Unit After

question 29

Multiple Choice

A patient has just arrived on the postoperative unit after having a laparoscopic esophagectomy for treatment of esophageal cancer. Which nursing actions should be included in the postoperative plan of care?

• A) Elevate the head of the bed to at least 30 degrees.
• B) Reposition NG tube if drainage stops or decreases.
• C) Notify doctor immediately about bloody NG drainage.
• D) Start oral fluids when patient has active bowel sounds.

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Definitions:

Short-Term Creditors

Short-term creditors are lenders or suppliers to whom a company owes money that is due to be paid back within a short period, typically within one year.

Liquidity

A measure of how easily assets can be converted into cash without significant loss of value.

Supplier

A party that provides goods or services to another entity, typically in a B2B (business-to-business) relationship.