a nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. which…
a nurse is caring for a client who is 4 hours postoperative following a laparoscopic cholecystectomy. which of the following findings should the nurse expect? a. right shoulder pain b. urine output 20 ml/hr c. temperature 38.4°c (101.1°f) d. oxygen saturation 92%
Answer
Brief Explanations:
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy uses carbon dioxide to inflate the abdomen, which can irritate the diaphragm and cause referred pain to the right shoulder in the early postoperative period. The other options are abnormal: urine output <30 mL/hr is oliguria, a temperature >38°C (100.4°F) may indicate infection, and oxygen saturation <95% is hypoxemia, all of which are not expected normal findings at 4 hours post-op.
Answer:
A. Right shoulder pain