A Child Returns from Exploratory Abdominal Surgery Following a Gunshot

question 18

Multiple Choice

A child returns from exploratory abdominal surgery following a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Which nursing intervention would the nurse omit from the plan of care for this child?

• A)NPO status until bowel sounds return
• B)Frequent assessment of the surgical site
• C)Avoiding narcotics to prevent depression of the respiratory system
• D)Allow parents at the bedside as soon as possible.

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Definitions:

Overactivity

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Neurotransmitter Dopamine

A chemical messenger in the brain that plays key roles in reward, motivation, memory, and motor control.

Inhibition

The psychological process that restrains or suppresses one's actions, emotions, or thoughts to conform to social norms or personal standards.

Schizophrenia

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