Which Nursing Action Should Be Included in the Plan of Care

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action should be included in the plan of care after endovascular repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm?

• A) Record hourly chest tube drainage.
• B) Monitor fluid intake and urine output.
• C) Check the abdominal incision for any redness.
• D) Teach the reason for a prolonged recovery period.

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Definitions:

Adoption Study

A research method in psychology that compares the similarities between adopted children and their adoptive and biological parents to understand genetic and environmental influences.

Shared Environment

Aspects of an individual's environment that are experienced in common with others, such as family living conditions, which can influence their development.

Gene

A unit of heredity made up of DNA (or RNA in some viruses) that is responsible for passing characteristics from parents to offspring.

Chromosome

A thread-like structure of nucleic acids and protein found in the nucleus of most living cells, carrying genetic information in the form of genes.