Mr. Rhodes is diagnosed with appendicitis. The surgeon schedules surgery for this afternoon at 1300. In...

Mr. Rhodes is diagnosed with appendicitis. The surgeon schedules surgery for this afternoon at 1300. In developing the his care plan, what would be an expected outcome for Mr. Rhodes regarding surgery?

A. is able to describe the importance of postoperative exercises before going to surgery

B. Demonstrate use of a call bell if he needs something after surgery

C. Will not vomit after surgery

D. Learns about postoperative exercises to prevent blood clots

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Correct Answer is D .

Because after appendectomy their is complication to develop blood clot due to less activities, so in postoperative period is important to do some exercise to prevent blood clots exercise like walking .

▪Option A is not correct because after any surgery we giving the priority wise care and advice .

▪Option B is not necessary because there is no emergency complications present in appendectomy. That why there is no need to demonstrate the use of bell call.

▪Option C is not correct, After appendectomy there is a chance for vomiting . So it is wrong

Nightingale answered 2 years ago

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