A Client Who Has Had a Rhinoplasty Is Swallowing Frequently

question 15

Multiple Choice

A client who has had a rhinoplasty is swallowing frequently and belching.Which action does the nurse take?

• A) Notify the surgeon.
• B) Raise the head of the bed.
• C) Assist the client with liquids.
• D) Continue to assess.

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Definitions:

Pectoralis Major

The pectoralis major is a large chest muscle that contributes to arm flexion, rotation, and the movement of the shoulder.

Pelvic Diaphragm

A muscular sheet at the base of the pelvis, consisting mainly of the levator ani and the coccygeus muscles, which supports pelvic organs.

Levator Ani

A group of muscles in the pelvis that support the pelvic organs.

Bulbospongiosus

A muscle of the perineum that acts to compress the bulb of the urethra, aiding in the expulsion of urine or semen.