After Receiving Change-Of-Shift Report About These Postoperative Patients,which Patient Should

question 2

Multiple Choice

After receiving change-of-shift report about these postoperative patients,which patient should the nurse assess first?

• A) Obese patient who had abdominal surgery 3 days ago and whose wound edges are separating
• B) Patient who has 30 mL of sanguineous drainage in the wound drain 10 hours after hip replacement surgery
• C) Patient who has bibasilar crackles and a temperature of 100°F (37.8°C) on the first postoperative day after chest surgery
• D) Patient who continues to have incisional pain 15 minutes after hydrocodone and acetaminophen (Vicodin) administration

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