A Woman Had Returned to the Nursing Unit After a Total

question 1

Multiple Choice

A woman had returned to the nursing unit after a total abdominal hysterectomy.After settling the client and performing a thorough assessment including vital signs,which action by the nurse is most important?

• A) Consult with physical therapy about ambulating the client.
• B) Obtain and apply sequential compression devices.
• C) Order the client's next-day chest x-ray and laboratory work.
• D) Assist the client to order light food items for dinner.

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