A Client Had a Seminoma Removed Via an Open Procedure

question 17

Multiple Choice

A client had a seminoma removed via an open procedure.The following day,the client's abdomen is soft and nontender,but no bowel sounds are present.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Encourage the client to ambulate several times a day.
• B) Reassess the client's abdomen in 4 hours.
• C) Document the finding and call the surgeon immediately.
• D) Give the client a laxative and encourage high-fiber food.

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Definitions:

Conditioned Stimulus-Unconditioned Stimulus Pairings

The process in classical conditioning where a neutral stimulus (conditioned stimulus) is repeatedly presented alongside an unconditioned stimulus until it elicits a conditioned response.

CS-UCS Interval

The time gap between the conditioned stimulus (CS) and the unconditioned stimulus (UCS) in classical conditioning, affecting the strength and timing of the conditioned response.

Spontaneous Recovery

The return of a conditioned response (CR) when an interval intervenes between extinction and.

Extinction

The process in which a conditioned response decreases in frequency and eventually disappears due to the absence of reinforcement.