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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - IPC & Outcomes

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Which of the following would be nursing interventions associated with a postoperative nursing diagnosis of pain and postoperative discomfort related to the surgical procedure?
  1. Rubbing the legs briskly to promote circulation.
  2. Giving the patient creamed soup and milk to reduce abdominal discomfort.
  3. Raising the head of the bed to a 45-degree angle to decrease headache.
  4. Turning the patient from side to side to reduce abdominal distention.
Explanation
Answer: D-A nursing intervention associated with a nursing diagnosis of pain and postoperative discomfort related to the surgical procedure that may help relieve discomfort involves turning the patient from side to side to reduce abdominal distention. The abdomen may become distended during surgery because of gas or the surgical handling of internal organs, which can cause discomfort. Helping the patient to occasionally turn from side to side may help to relieve some of the pressure in the abdomen.
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