A Client Had an Arthroscopy 1 Hour Ago on the Left

question 8

Multiple Choice

A client had an arthroscopy 1 hour ago on the left knee.The nurse finds the left lower leg to be pale and cool,with 1+/4+ pedal pulses.What action by the nurse is best?

• A) Assess the neurovascular status of the right leg.
• B) Document the findings in the client's chart.
• C) Elevate the left leg on at least two pillows.
• D) Notify the provider of the findings immediately.

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Definitions:

Stage 4 Sleep

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REM Behavior Disorder

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EEG Record

A graphical record of electrical activity in the brain, measured by electrodes placed on the scalp, used in diagnosing neurological conditions and in neuroscience research.

Sleepwalking

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