Practice Question
The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period following a pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple) procedure. The nurse is assessing for decreased fluid volume in the client. What would the nurse assess first?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Vital signs, cardiac rhythm, and peripheral pulses
Rationale:
💠 Postoperative assessment of a pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple) procedure should focus on vital signs and cardiovascular status, as the patient is at risk for hypovolemia and shock.
💠 Monitoring cardiac rhythm and peripheral pulses helps assess fluid balance and circulation.
💠 Bowel sounds, abdominal girth, and NG tube output are important but secondary to immediate hemodynamic stability in the early postoperative period.
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Question Details
- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI MedSurg
- Answer Choices: 4