Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is contributing to the plan of care for a client who is postoperative following peritoneal lavage for peritonitis. The client has a nasogastric tube to low-intermittent suction and closed-suction drains in place.Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the plan?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Measuring abdominal girth monitors for fluid accumulation or complications like distension post-peritonitis surgery.