Ch. 15 And 16: Intra-Op And Post-Op Care (Nurs 309) Exam Questions (22 Terms) With Verified Definitions Updated 2024

The postoperative care of a morbidly obese client is being planned. Which task best uses the expertise of the LPN/LVN, under the supervision of the RN team leader? 1. Obtaining an oversized blood pressure cuff and large sized bed. 2. Setting up a reinforced trapeze bar. 3. Assisting in the planning of toileting, turning, and ambulation. 4. Assigning tasks the UAP and other ancillary staff. {Ans: 3. Assisting in the planning of toileting, turning, and ambulation.}When assessing an obese client, the nurse observes dehiscence of the abdominal surgical with evisceration. The nurse places the client in the low-fowler's position with the knees slightly bent and encourages the client to lie still. What is the NEXT nursing action? 1. Obtain the vital signs. 2. Notify the health care provider. 3. Reinsert the protruding organs using aseptic technique. 4. Cover the wound with a sterile towel moistened with normal saline. {Ans: 4. Cover the wound with a sterile towel moistened with normal saline.}While caring for a client with a portable wound drainage system, a nurse observes that the collection container is half full and empties it. What is the NEXT nursing intervention? 1. Encircle the drainage on the dressing. 2.