A patient who has undergone a radical neck dissection would need to be watched for the following problems postoperatively: (7 answers)
pressure necrosis
trauma to internal incisions
bleeding
Poor sumping of nasogastric tube
chyle fistula
problems with body image
poor nutritional status
stridor
b12 deficiency
All of the following are appropriate priority nursing interventions for a radical neck dissection EXCEPT?
Soft pureed calorie count diet, with swallowing precautions instituted if speech therapy prescribes
Empty JP drain frequently and avoid pressure on the skin flap
test emesis and stool for occult blood while NPO
mouth care q 2-4hrs and after meals; peridex rinses
pain meds before meals
HOB at 30 degrees
Chyle Fistula is to ___________ surgery as Mediastinal leak is to ____________ surgery.
radical neck dissection; esophageal surgery
esophageal surgery, radical neck dissection
GERD surgery; neck dissection
Billroth 2; Esophageal surgery
Symptoms of esophageal perforation differ from esophageal obstruction because they include which symptoms? (They both include dysphagia) But Esophageal perforation also includes (4)?
Halitosis
severe pain
sternal pain with eating
fever
leukocytosis
shock
