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Which nursing intervention is considered the highest priority during the immediate postoperative period to prevent atelectasis?
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Administering prophylactic antibiotics as scheduled
Monitoring the surgical site for signs of purulent drainage
Encouraging frequent use of incentive spirometry and deep breathing exercises
Applying sequential compression devices to the lower extremities
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During the preoperative phase, which action is a legal responsibility of the nurse regarding informed consent?
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Performing the primary assessment to determine the patient's surgical candidacy
Verifying that the patient's signature on the consent form is authentic and voluntary
Explaining the specific risks and benefits of the surgical procedure to the patient
Describing alternative treatment options if the patient refuses surgery
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Which nursing intervention is considered the highest priority during the immediate postoperative period to prevent atelectasis?
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During the preoperative phase, which action is a legal responsibility of the nurse regarding informed consent?
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When assessing a postoperative patient who is non-responsive, which clinical finding is the most sensitive indicator of early hypovolemic shock?
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Which postoperative assessment finding should the nurse prioritize and report immediately to the surgeon as a potential sign of 'evisceration'?
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A nurse is preparing a patient for surgery and notes the patient is taking a daily dose of aspirin. Why is this information critical to communicate to the surgical team during the preoperative phase?
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In the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU), which assessment finding represents the most immediate threat to a patient's airway patency following a thyroidectomy?
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Which nursing action is essential to ensure patient safety immediately before the induction of anesthesia, known as the 'Time-Out' or 'Surgical Pause'?
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When providing postoperative care for a patient following abdominal surgery, which clinical manifestation is the most significant indicator that the patient's peristalsis is returning?
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Which nursing assessment finding is most suggestive of Malignant Hyperthermia (MH) in a patient undergoing general anesthesia?
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Which nursing intervention is most effective in preventing Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) in a postoperative patient who is unable to ambulate?
