she undergoes partial gastrectomy. Postoperative nursing care includes: Select one: a. Giving pain medication 6 hourly b. Flushing the NG tube with sterile water c. Keeping her Nil By Mouth (NBM) until the return of peristalsis d. Positioning her in high Fowler’s position
she undergoes partial gastrectomy. Postoperative nursing care includes: Select one: a. Giving pain medication 6 hourly b. Flushing the NG tube with sterile water c. Keeping her Nil By Mouth (NBM) until the return of peristalsis d. Positioning her in high Fowler’s position
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Georgie is 45 year old patient and has a bleeding ulcer. Despite multiple blood transfusions, her Haemoglobin (Hb) is 75 g/dl and Haematocrit (Hct) is 27%. Her doctor determines that surgical intervention is necessary and she undergoes partial gastrectomy. Postoperative nursing care includes:
Select one:
a.
Giving pain medication 6 hourly
b.
Flushing the NG tube with sterile water
c.
Keeping her Nil By Mouth (NBM) until the return of peristalsis
d.
Positioning her in high Fowler’s position
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