Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 73%
Simulated
The patient who is morbidly obese has just undergone gastric bypass surgery. Which immediate post-operative intervention has the greatest priority?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
Dressing changes are not the highest priority immediately post-op. Bowel sounds are assessed later. NG tube repositioning addresses nausea but is not primary. Elevating the head reduces aspiration risk and improves breathing.