Exam 14: Gynecologic and Obstetric Surgery

From the list below,select the statement that is true about fallopian tube cancer.

During the skin preparation for a gynecologic procedure that requires both an abdominal and a vaginal prep,the perioperative nurse must ensure that cross-contamination does not occur.Select two nursing interventions that support cross-contamination prevention.

A 32-year-old gravida 2 para 2 is scheduled for a hysteroscopy for heavy bleeding of 2 weeks duration and possible retrieval of a displaced intrauterine device (IUD).She is tired and weak from blood loss and has marked anemia.During the vaginal prep,the perioperative nurse noted several large blood clots.The nurse communicated an estimated blood loss amount to the anesthesia provider and surgeon.After the patient was draped,the circulating nurse connected the hysteroscopic insufflator,pressure-infusion pump,and a video camera,light source,and monitor.The uterine cavity was distended with Ringer's Lactate at a continuous pressure through the hysteroscopic pump into the irrigating channel of the hysteroscope.The circulating nurse was relieved for lunch after she gave a hand-off report to her relief nurse.What patient safety information relevant to the hysteroscopy should be given to the receiving relief nurse before the circulating nurse leaves for lunch?

A 55-year-old woman with a possible latex sensitivity is scheduled for a panhysterectomy.She is at risk for postoperative urinary retention related to edema,anesthesia,opioids,or pain.An appropriate intraoperative nursing action would be to: