Care for client who is postoperative from bariatric surgery


Problem: The nurse preceptor is orienting a newly hired nurse who is caring for a client who is 4 hours postoperative from bariatric surgery. Which of the following statements by the newly hired nurse indicates a need for further teaching?

"I will introduce clear liquids with 1-ounce portions as tolerated."

"I will check the patient-controlled analgesia pump every 4 hours."

"The nasogastric tube should be repositioned as needed to maintain patency."

"The head of bed should be maintained in a semi-Fowler's position."

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Biology: Care for client who is postoperative from bariatric surgery
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