Nursing Research Work assignment

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NURSING ASSIGNMENT
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NURSING ASSIGNMENT1
Description of Scenario 1
Mr Hayes is 65 years old, underwent cholecystectomy and demonstrate post-operation
bleeding that was exposed through blood-soaked dressing, distended and tender abdomen.
There was a redivac drain, which was full of haemoserous fluid. He is a non-smoker, fit and
did not exhibit any respiratory disorder or any sepsis-related problems. He did not have any
problem related to airways, breathing and the patient looked pale and clammy in nature.
According to Febbo et al. (2016), the short of breath and dizziness was observed that
indicated a severe concern. From the vital stats, it can be seen that his blood pressure was low
85/50 and thus, the treatment involves two large-bore cannulas; he was placed in the supine
position with his legs raised. ECG and urgent surgical review need to be done that will
present the condition after the post-operation. Therefore, both the condition demonstrates that
the case is related to post-operative bleeding that occurred after the surgery and requires
attention.
MCQ
1. The most common complication of post-operative bleeding is
a. Deep vein thrombosis
b. sore throat
c. swelling
d. postoperative cognitive dysfunctioning
Answer
a. True because due to bleeding, there is a decreased level of venous blood flow in the lower
extremities; thus, there is a systematic change in coagulation.

NURSING ASSIGNMENT2
B, c and d are false because these are associate with post-operation symptoms that can occur
to any patient that had undergone a surgery
2. What is the most sensitive sign of postoperative bleeding?
a. visual bleeding
b. tachycardia
c. Raised respiratory rate
d. a decrease in urine output
Answer
It can be seen that all these are signs of postoperative bleeding and occur in a patient while
examination, however, option c is correct because it is the most sensitive sign that involves
hypertension indicating that the patient is not stable.
3. Which medicine can be used for slowing or stopping the bleed after surgery?
a. Opioid
b. Antifibrinolytic
c. Anaesthetic
D. NSAIDs
Answer
a. False because it is used to reduce pain
b. True it inhibits fibrinolysis
c. False it is used for causing short-term loss of sensation