Which Assessment of a Patient Who Is 1 Day Postsurgery

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which assessment of a patient who is 1 day postsurgery to repair a hip fracture requires immediate nursing intervention?

• A) Patient ate 40% of clear liquid breakfast.
• B) Patient's oral temperature is 98.9° F.
• C) Patient states, "I did not realize I would be so tired after this surgery."
• D) Patient reports severe pain 30 minutes after receiving pain medication.

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