During Preoperative Preparation for a Patient Scheduled for an Abdominal-Perineal

question 9

Multiple Choice

During preoperative preparation for a patient scheduled for an abdominal-perineal resection, the nurse will

• A) give IV antibiotics starting 24 hours before surgery to reduce the number of bowel bacteria.
• B) teach the patient that activities such as sitting at the bedside will be started the first postoperative day.
• C) instruct the patient that another surgery in 8 to 12 weeks will be used to create an ileal-anal reservoir.
• D) administer enemas and laxatives to ensure that the bowel is empty before the surgery.

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Definitions:

Atrioventricular Valve

Heart valves located between the atria and ventricles of the heart, facilitating unidirectional blood flow.

Bicuspid Valve

A valve in the heart that has two cusps or flaps, and controls blood flow between the left atrium and the left ventricle; also known as the mitral valve.

Sinoatrial Node

The heart's natural pacemaker, located in the right atrium, responsible for initiating the heart's contractions.

Atrioventricular Node

A part of the electrical conduction system of the heart that helps regulate the heart rate by transferring signals from the atria to the ventricles.