If a client who is NPO after a small bowel resection reports dizziness and tingling in digits, what assessment finding should be reported to the healthcare provider?

If a client who is NPO after a small bowel resection reports dizziness and tingling in digits, what assessment finding should be reported to the healthcare provider?

• A. Bradycardia and hypotension
• B. Hyperactive bowel sounds on assessment
• C. Increased respiratory rate
• D. Temperature elevation

Answer: (A)

The report of dizziness and tingling in the digits after a small bowel resection in an NPO (nothing per os, or nothing by mouth) client can be indicative of underlying complications that may require immediate attention. Bradycardia and hypotension are significant assessment findings that warrant immediate reporting to the healthcare provider. Bradycardia, or an abnormally slow heart rate, coupled with hypotension, which is low blood pressure, can indicate potential hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalances, or other serious conditions such as shock or decreased perfusion. These symptoms can lead to inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues and can escalate to complications if not addressed promptly. In the context of recent surgery, particularly involving the gastrointestinal tract, these findings can signal surgical complications such as bleeding, fluid loss, or gastrointestinal disturbances. In contrast, while hyperactive bowel sounds may indicate increased gastrointestinal activity, they may not be an immediate concern in this specific context, especially since the client is NPO and not expected to have bowel activity. Increased respiratory rate could be a response to various factors, but it does not specifically point to an immediate threat as bradycardia and hypotension do. Temperature elevation might suggest infection or other issues, but it does not convey the same

The report of dizziness and tingling in the digits after a small bowel resection in an NPO (nothing per os, or nothing by mouth) client can be indicative of underlying complications that may require immediate attention. Bradycardia and hypotension are significant assessment findings that warrant immediate reporting to the healthcare provider.

Bradycardia, or an abnormally slow heart rate, coupled with hypotension, which is low blood pressure, can indicate potential hypovolemia, electrolyte imbalances, or other serious conditions such as shock or decreased perfusion. These symptoms can lead to inadequate oxygen delivery to the tissues and can escalate to complications if not addressed promptly. In the context of recent surgery, particularly involving the gastrointestinal tract, these findings can signal surgical complications such as bleeding, fluid loss, or gastrointestinal disturbances.

In contrast, while hyperactive bowel sounds may indicate increased gastrointestinal activity, they may not be an immediate concern in this specific context, especially since the client is NPO and not expected to have bowel activity. Increased respiratory rate could be a response to various factors, but it does not specifically point to an immediate threat as bradycardia and hypotension do. Temperature elevation might suggest infection or other issues, but it does not convey the same