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Gallbladder Disease
The client is 8 hours postoperative open cholecystectomy. Which data would warrant immediate intervention by the nurse?
Explanation
ExplanationCorrect answer : Refusal to use the incentive spirometer may result in the client developing pneumonia, which is a complication, especially due to the location of the cholecystectomy incision. Hypoactive bowel sounds, green drainage, and a dry dressing would be expected.
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