A Patient Scheduled a Laparoscopy

question 20

Multiple Choice

A patient scheduled a laparoscopy. After the procedure, the nurse instructs the patient to:

• A) Stay on bed rest for 48 hours.
• B) Expect to have shoulder and arm pain.
• C) Purchase a rectal tube to relieve the gas.
• D) Lie on her back to relieve the gas pain after the procedure.

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