After a Total Knee Replacement,a Client Is on the Postoperative

question 29

Multiple Choice

After a total knee replacement,a client is on the postoperative nursing unit with a continuous femoral nerve blockade.On assessment,the nurse notes the client's pulses are 2+/4+ bilaterally; the skin is pale pink,warm,and dry; and the client is unable to dorsiflex or plantarflex the affected foot.What action does the nurse perform next?

• A) Document the findings and monitor as prescribed.
• B) Increase the frequency of monitoring the client.
• C) Notify the surgeon or anesthesia provider immediately.
• D) Palpate the client's bladder or perform a bladder scan.

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