A severely obese patient has undergone Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery. In planning postoperative care, the nurse anticipates that the patient A. may have severe diarrhea early in the postoperative period. B. will not be allowed to ambulate for 1 to 2 days postoperatively. C. will require nasogastric suction until the incision heals. D. may have only liquids orally, and in very limited amounts, during the postoperative period. - D. may have only liquids orally, and in very limited amounts, during the postoperative period. Rationale: During the immediate postoperative period, water and sugar-free clear liquids are given (30 mL every 2 hours while the patient is awake). You are providing care to a patient with COPD who is receiving medical treatment for exacerbation. The patient has a history of diabetes, hypertension, and hyperlipidemia. The patient is experiencing extreme hyperglycemia. In addition, the patient has multiple areas of bruising on the arms and legs. Which medication ordered for this patient can cause hyperglycemia and bruising? A) Prednisone B) Atrovent C) Flagyl D) Levaquin - A) Prednisone
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