Which Assessment Finding for a Patient Who Is on the Surgical

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which assessment finding for a patient who is on the surgical unit after a radical abdominal hysterectomy is most important to report to the health care provider?

• A) Decreased bowel sounds in all four abdominal quadrants
• B) Urine output of 100 mL in the first 8 hours after surgery
• C) One inch area of bloody drainage on the abdominal dressing
• D) Complaints of abdominal pain at the incision site with coughing

---

Definitions:

Balance Theory

A psychological theory suggesting that people prefer harmony and consistency in their relationships, values, and beliefs, and will change or eliminate attitudes or relationships that are discordant.

Attitude-Behavior Relationship

The link between an individual's beliefs, feelings, and predispositions towards objects or concepts and their consequent actions or behaviors.

Online Reasoning Skills

The ability to critically evaluate information, identify credible sources, and make informed decisions in the digital environment.

Vertical Structure

An organizational structure where hierarchy and rank order define how communication, power, and responsibilities are distributed, typically in a top-down manner.