Which of These Findings If Seen in a Postoperative Patient

question 19

Multiple Choice

Which of these findings if seen in a postoperative patient should the nurse associate with dehiscence?

• A) Complaint by patient that something has given way
• B) Protrusion of visceral organs through a wound opening
• C) Chronic drainage of fluid through the incision site
• D) Drainage that is odorous and purulent

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Definitions:

Vertebrate Embryo

An early developmental stage in vertebrates where the organism is undergoing formation and differentiation of tissues and organs after fertilization.

Nervous System

The complex network of nerve cells and fibers that transmits nerve impulses between parts of the body, coordinating its actions and sensory information.

Circulatory System

The system in organisms (particularly in vertebrates) consisting of the heart, blood vessels, and blood, responsible for transporting nutrients, gases, and wastes throughout the body.

Primitive Groove

A depression or furrow on the surface of the early embryo, involved in the process of gastrulation.