Marsha Borden Is in the Phase II PACU After an Excisional

question 11

Multiple Choice

Marsha Borden is in the phase II PACU after an excisional biopsy with sentinel lymph node dissection.She is receiving her patient education as she prepares for discharge.The perioperative nurse has asked Marsha to teach back the complications and side effects that could be observed after sentinel lymph node dissection.What information does the nurse expect to hear?

• A) "The dye will make my urine blue for a few hours."
• B) "I could have an allergic reaction to the dye,tingling,weakness,numbness,or pain in my arm."
• C) "I could set off the security door alarms at the mall from the radioactive dye left in my veins."
• D) "I will possibly be nauseous and could vomit from riding in the car on the way home."

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Definitions:

Measurable Dose

A specific quantity of medication to be administered, expressed in units that can be accurately measured.

IV Flow Rate

The speed at which intravenous fluid is administered to a patient, typically measured in milliliters per hour (mL/hr) or drops per minute.

Heparin Infusion

A continuous intravenous administration of heparin, a blood thinner, to prevent clot formation in the blood vessels.

Estimated Dose

A dose amount determined through approximation or calculation based on patient factors such as weight or age.