Question

A patient is preparing for a Whipple procedure. After signing the informed consent, the patient tells the nurse that he is glad that the surgeons are removing part of his stomach so he can lose weight. Which of the following nursing interventions is *most* appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Call the surgeon to further discuss the procedure with the patient.

Answer

Reassure the patient that the procedure will encourage weight loss.

Answer

Tell the patient the Whipple procedure is only for people with cancer.

Answer

Document the patient’s comment and continue preparing him for surgery.

Question 30 - Endocrine/​Hematology/​Gastrointestinal/​Renal/​Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN

Question 30 - Endocrine/Hematology/Gastrointestinal/Renal/Integumentary Practice Test for the CCRN