While Caring for a Postoperative Patient on the Second Postoperative

question 12

Multiple Choice

While caring for a postoperative patient on the second postoperative day, which information about the patient is most important to communicate to the health care provider?

• A) The 24-hour intake is 600 ml greater than the output.
• B) The right calf is swollen, warm, and painful.
• C) The patient's temperature is 100.3° F.
• D) The patient complains of 6 on a 10-point pain scale when walking.

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