When Assessing a Patient on the Patient's Return to the Surgical

question 33

Multiple Choice

When assessing a patient on the patient's return to the surgical unit following a total abdominal hysterectomy,what would the nurse expect to find?

• A) Complaints of abdominal pain and burning at the incision site
• B) Urinary output of 20 mL in 1 hour related to temporary bladder atony
• C) A perineal pad with a moderate amount of serosanguineous drainage
• D) A moderate amount of sanguineous drainage on the abdominal dressing

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