Ati Med-Surg Proctored Exam 2019 – Study Guide

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Ati Med-Surg Proctored Exam 2019 – Study Guide Question A client asks why a drain is in place to pull fluid from the surgical wound. What is the best response by the nurse? • “It assists in... preventing infection.” Question A client develops a hemorrhage one-hour post-surgery. The nurse knows this is most likely an intermediary hemorrhage from a vein because it occurred: • within the first few hours and has darkly colored blood that bubbles out slowly. Question A client had a nephrectomy 2 days ago and is now complaining of abdominal pressure and nausea. The first nursing action should be to: • auscultate bowel sounds. [Show More]

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