Medical-surgical Nursing Demystified

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(^494) Medical-Surgical Nursing Demystified



  1. Paralytic ileus may occur as a postoperative complication. Which of the
    following patients would cause you the greatest concern about the devel-
    opment of paralytic ileus?
    (a) Kim, a 27-year-old postlaparscopic appendectomy.
    (b) Joyce, a 39-year-old post–open right hemicolectomy.
    (c) Nancy, a 56-year-old postmediastinoscopy.
    (d) John, a 47-year-old post–total joint replacement.

  2. Steve has developed pneumonia following intrathoracic surgery performed
    last week. Treatment for postoperative pneumonia would most likely include:
    (a) a cephalosporin, such as cefazolin.
    (b) a penicillin, such as amoxicillin.
    (c) a fluoroquinolone, such as levofloxacin.
    (d) a tetracycline, such as doxycycline.

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