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Simulated
The nurse is caring for the postoperative client who underwent an open Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The charge nurse should intervene if which observation is made?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
A. For the first 24-48 hours postoperatively, the client sips small amounts of clear liquids to avoid nausea, vomiting, and distention and stress on the suture line. B. If used, urinary catheters should be removed within 24 hours after surgery to prevent UTIs and to encourage mobility. The nurse may delegate this task to an LPN. C. The BiPAP mask is used to keep the airway open and should be worn whenever the client is sleeping. D. A bottle of saline and a large-sized syringe may indicate that the clientÔÇÖs NG tube has been or will be irrigated. Manipulating or irrigating an NG tube with too much solution can lead to disruption of the anastomosis in gastric surgeries. If an NG tube is present the surgeon should be consulted before irrigating the tube.