When a Patient with Splenomegaly Is Scheduled for Splenectomy,which Action

question 11

Multiple Choice

When a patient with splenomegaly is scheduled for splenectomy,which action will the nurse include in the preoperative plan of care?

• A) Discourage deep breathing to reduce risk for splenic rupture.
• B) Teach the patient to use ibuprofen (Advil) for left upper quadrant pain.
• C) Schedule immunization with the pneumococcal vaccine (Pneumovax).
• D) Avoid the use of acetaminophen (Tylenol) for 2 weeks prior to surgery.

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