A Patient Has Just Arrived on the Postoperative Unit After

question 35

Multiple Choice

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

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

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Definitions:

Discount Rate

The interest rate used to discount future cash flows to their present value, crucial in determining the value of investments.

Real Risk-free Rate

The theoretical return on an investment with zero risk, taking into account the effects of inflation, thus representing the true purchasing power of the investment return.

Expected Inflation

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