The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient After an Open

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient after an open repair of an abdominal aortic aneurysm.The nurse requests an abdominal binder and carefully applies the binder.What is the best explanation for the nurse to use when teaching the patient the reason for the binder?

• A)The binder creates pressure over the abdomen.
• B)The binder supports the abdomen.
• C)The binder reduces edema at the surgical site.
• D)The binder secures the dressing in place.

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Definitions:

Vocal Cords

Tissue bands in the larynx that vibrate to produce sound when air is expelled from the lungs, crucial for speech and singing.

Signals and Symbols

Elements of communication used to convey information or represent ideas, emotions, or objects through various forms such as gestures, signs, or icons.

Examples

Specific instances or cases used to illustrate or explain a concept, situation, or principle.

Shouted Talk

A louder, more emphatic form of speech, often used to convey urgency or to communicate over a distance.