CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Answer: D-All of the above are expected outcomes for a woman admitted for an abdominal hysterectomy except the patient will experience a decrease in abdominal girth and maintain adequate weight. While it is important for the patient to keep a healthy weight after surgery, the abdominal girth should not significantly change following a hysterectomy. The patient may experience emotional changes such as anxiety or depression surrounding the surgery; and she may experience vaginal bleeding, even after having a hysterectomy. Additionally, the woman may be at risk of lung atelectasis because of surgery and needs to perform deep-breathing exercises.