The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Postoperative

question 2

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative from a hip replacement three days ago. Which assessment finding should be of concern to the nurse?

• A) The client is sitting with feet flat on the floor.
• B) The client's affected hip is in an abducted position.
• C) The client is ambulating without compression stockings.
• D) The client's dressing has a moderate amount of serous drainage.

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Definitions:

Physiological Measures

Quantitative or qualitative assessments of bodily functions, such as heart rate, blood pressure, or hormonal levels, to evaluate health or physical condition.

Behavioral Assessments

The evaluation of an individual's actions and reactions in different situations to understand their behavior patterns.

Self-Report Measures

Assessment tools based on individuals directly reporting or evaluating their own feelings, behaviors, or attitudes.

Injury

Physical harm or damage to the body caused by accidents, falls, hits, weapons, or other external forces.