Asked by Maddy Hernandez on Jul 15, 2024
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The nurse admits a patient to the postoperative unit following gastric bypass surgery for weight loss.Based on the patient's history,the nurse determines that the priority nursing diagnosis for this patient is:
A) Risk for infection
B) Delayed Surgical Recovery
C) Chronic pain
D) Risk for Deficient Fluid Volume
Gastric Bypass Surgery
A surgical procedure performed to facilitate weight loss by altering the stomach and digestive system to limit food intake and nutrient absorption.
Risk for Infection
The increased vulnerability of a person or population to acquiring infections due to specific health or environmental factors.
Deficient Fluid Volume
A condition where the body lacks sufficient fluid volume, potentially leading to dehydration and affecting normal bodily functions.
- Demonstrate awareness of essential priorities in care following surgery, such as alleviating pain, obstructing infection, and advancing healing and rehabilitation.
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Learning Objectives
- Demonstrate awareness of essential priorities in care following surgery, such as alleviating pain, obstructing infection, and advancing healing and rehabilitation.
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