Which Nursing Action Should Be Included in the Postoperative Plan

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which nursing action should be included in the postoperative plan of care for a patient after a laparoscopic esophagectomy?

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

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Definitions:

Protein Fibers

Long, string-like structures, composed of proteins, that serve various roles in the body, including structural support and movement.

Fluid Matrix

Refers to the liquid component of various tissues and substances, where other parts are suspended or dissolved.

Blood

A type of bodily fluid in humans and other animals that delivers necessary substances such as nutrients and oxygen to the cells and transports metabolic waste products away from those same cells.

Cardiac Muscle

A specialized form of muscle found in the heart, characterized by its ability to contract involuntarily and rhythmically.