A nurse is caring for a client who has developed a surgical site infection following surgery for an open cholecystectomy. Which of the following factors contribute to infection rates in surgical wounds? Select all that apply.
A nurse is assisting a provider with obtaining informed consent for a client who is preparing to undergo a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. What must the nurse consider when determining if the client is competent to sign the informed consent?
A nurse is caring for a client with a gall stone in the common bile duct. Which letter on the diagram indicates the location of the common bile duct?
A nurse is caring for a client who is complaining of RUQ pain. Which sign should the nurse look for to indicate potential cholecystitis?
The nurse is caring for a client and suspects cholecystitis. Upon notification of the provider, the nurse is asked to discover whether the client has a positive Murphy’s sign. Which of the following will verify the presence of a positive Murphy’s sign in this client?
A client who has undergone a laparoscopic cholecystectomy is getting ready to be dismissed from the hospital. Which information would the nurse provide as part of post-op instructions for this client? Select all that apply.
A client presents to the emergency department complaining of right upper quadrant pain which worsens with palpation. The client has clay-colored stools. Which of the following tests will likely be ordered? Select all that apply.
A pregnant client is undergoing a laparoscopic cholecystectomy because of severe abdominal pain. Which of the following items should the nurse teach this client about a cholecystectomy?
Antilipemics that act on the GI tract include which of the following? Select all that apply.
A nurse is providing discharge teaching to a client who just had a cholecystectomy. Which of the following statements by the client indicate that further education is required?
