The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient After a Biopsy of the Right

question 15

Multiple Choice

The nurse is monitoring a patient after a biopsy of the right femur. The patient had pain medication 1 hour ago. The nurse collects data. Which of the following symptoms should be reported and most closely monitored? (Select all that apply.?

• A)Hematoma formation
• B)Capillary refill of 3 seconds
• C)Temperature 98.4°F
• D)Pain reported as 7 on a 0-to-10 scale

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