Chapter 14, Problem 9MC

Paralytic ileus is a possible postoperative complication. To check for it, which of the following should be done? a. Administer antibiotics b. Observe and monitor patient heart rate c. Monitor renal function d. Auscultate for bowel sounds every 4 hours

An infant diagnosed with pyloric stenosis recently developed projectile vomiting. Which finding indicates to the practical nurse that the infant is becoming dehydrated? A Bulging fontanel. B Weak cry without any tears. C Visible peristaltic wave. D Palpable mass in the right upper quadrant.

During an operation for carcinoma of the hepatic flexure of the colon, an unexpected discontinuous 3. cm metastasis is discovered in the edge of the right lobe of the liver. The surgeon should() A) Teminate the operation ,screen the patient for evidence of other metastases,and plan further therapy after the reevaluation B) Perform a right hemicolectomy and a right hepatic lobectomy C) Perform a right hemicolectomy and a wedge resection of the metastasis D) Perform a cecostomy and schedule reoperation after a course of systemic chemotherapy E) Perform local resection of the primary colon cancer and plan radiation therapy for the lesion on the liver