Which of the following would not be an expected outcome for a woman admitted for an abdominal hysterectomy?
A)The patient is free from anxiety and depression.
B)The patient's vaginal bleeding remains small and controlled following surgery.
C)The patient practices deep-breathing exercises for adequate lung expansion.
D)The patient will experience a decrease in abdominal girth and maintain adequate weight.

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All of the above are expected outcomes for a woman admitted for an abdominal hysterectomy except the patient will experience a decrease in abdominal girth and maintain adequate weight. While it is important for the patient to keep a healthy weight after surgery, the abdominal girth should not significantly change following a hysterectomy. The patient may experience emotional changes such as anxiety or depression surrounding the surgery; and she may experience vaginal bleeding, even after having a hysterectomy. Additionally, the woman may be at risk of lung atelectasis because of surgery and needs to perform deep-breathing exercises.

Which of the Following Would Not Be an Expected Outcome