In Planning Preoperative Teaching for a Patient Undergoing a Roux-En-Y

question 8

Multiple Choice

In planning preoperative teaching for a patient undergoing a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass as treatment for morbid obesity,on what does the nurse place the highest priority?

• A) Demonstrating passive range-of-motion exercises to the legs
• B) Teaching the patient about the postoperative presence of a nasogastric (NG)tube connected to suction
• C) Teaching the patient proper coughing and deep breathing techniques and methods of turning and positioning
• D) Discussing the necessary postoperative modifications in lifestyle

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