[Verified Answer]: Select true statements concerning special…

Select true statements concerning special considerations for obstetric or gynecologic procedures. Select all that apply. Patient is catheterized in OR (if not before) to prevent the bladder from becoming distended during the surgical procedure and to record urinary output. Local anesthesia is primarily used. Early ambulation and use of antiembolic stockings are especially important in pelvic surgery because deep major vessels are in the operative field, lithotomy position slows circulation, and postoperative thrombosis is a serious complication. Various drains such as Penrose or closed-wound suction drainage may be used to prevent hematoma or serum accumulation. Instrumentation for vaginal procedures includes short instruments for use within the vaginal canal and uterine cavity. In vaginal procedures sponges should be secured on sponge forceps in deep areas. Long narrow gauze pads with tape on the end may be used for packing off abdominal viscera in vaginal procedures. Medicated vaginal packing may be inserted following certain procedures.