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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

Category - Adult

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What is the main intervention that needs to occur if a patient develops a perforation of the gastro intestinal tract?

Surgical intervention
Fluid resuscitation
Nasogastric tube placement to low wall suction
Hold all food and assess for signs of bleeding

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Answer: A - The main intervention that needs to occur if a patient develops a perforation of the gastrointestinal tract is surgical intervention. Perforation of the gastro intestinal wall results in peritonitis which can lead to sepsis, septic shock and death.

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