A Client Is Recovering from a Hysteroscopic Myomectomy

question 4

Multiple Choice

A client is recovering from a hysteroscopic myomectomy.The nurse assesses the client and finds the following: 2+ bilateral pedal edema; pulse,108 beats/min; and respiratory rate,28 breaths/min.Which action by the nurse takes priority?

• A) Assess lung sounds and oxygen saturation.
• B) Call for an immediate electrocardiogram (ECG).
• C) Notify the health care provider as soon as possible.
• D) Review the client's intake and output pattern.

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Definitions:

Neurotransmitters

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across a chemical synapse, from one neuron (nerve cell) to another target neuron, muscle cell, or gland cell.

Synaptic Vesicle

A small, spherical packet located within presynaptic terminals of neurons that stores neurotransmitters, which are released into the synaptic cleft during neurotransmission.

Synaptic Cleft

The narrow gap between the presynaptic neuron and postsynaptic cell where neurotransmitters are released to facilitate neuronal communication.

Norepinephrine

A neurotransmitter and hormone involved in the body's natural response to stress, increasing heart rate, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.