The Nurse Caring for a Patient Who Has Had an Open

question 1

Multiple Choice

The nurse caring for a patient who has had an open cholecystectomy with a T-Tube will:

• A) open the T-tube to the air so that it will drain freely.
• B) position and secure the drainage bag at the chest level.
• C) Place the collection bag so the tube is not kinked.
• D) Irrigate the T-tube with normal saline to ensure the free flow of bile.

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Definitions:

Mentally Ill

Referring to individuals suffering from mental disorders that affect their mood, thinking, and behavior.

Social Norm Deviance

Behavior that violates societal norms or expectations, which can lead to social sanctions or increased attention from others.

Abnormality

A deviation from the normal or expected form, structure, or behavior, often indicating a functional or structural issue.

Vital Body Fluids

Traditional medical concepts that refer to bodily liquids essential for maintaining life functions, such as blood, phlegm, black bile, and yellow bile in ancient medicine.