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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