Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The nurse is assessing a client who had gastric bypass surgery two days ago. The nurse should prioritize assessing the client for
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Nausea and vomiting are priority assessments post-gastric bypass due to the risk of anastomotic leaks or obstruction, which can be life-threatening. Venous thromboembolism and surgical site infection are concerns but less immediate, and weight assessment is not a priority at this stage.