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Surgical Technologist Exam Prep

Category - Surgical Technologist

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The surgeon is planning to perform insufflation for an abdominal surgery. What information should the nurse give to the patient regarding this procedure?
  1. The patient may have bruising on the abdomen after the surgeon takes hold of the tissue.
  2. Insufflation will be done laparoscopically, and the surgeon will be able to visualize where he is instilling the gas.
  3. The surgeon will use nitrous oxide gas for insufflation, which is very safe.
  4. The process will put the patient at risk of constipation following the procedure.
Explanation
Answer: A-The patient may have bruising on the abdomen after the surgeon takes hold of the tissue. The surgeon grabs the tissue and pulls up before inserting the needle to start insufflation. This provides access to the cavity and is not done laparoscopically. The surgeon typically uses CO2, which is safer than nitrous oxide.
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