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

question 18

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 polyethylene glycol lavage solution (GoLYTELY) to ensure that the bowel is empty before the surgery.

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Definitions:

Arrhythmias

Arrhythmias are irregular heartbeats, which can be too fast, too slow, or erratic, disrupting normal heart rhythm and potentially leading to various health complications.

SA Node

The sinoatrial node, a group of cells in the right atrium of the heart that sets the pace for the heart rate by generating electrical impulses.

Spontaneous Depolarization

The self-initiated transition of a cell's membrane potential to a less negative value.

Cardiac Electrical Impulse

The electrical signals that stimulate the heart to contract, crucial for maintaining a consistent heart rhythm.