While Caring for a Patient Who Had Abdominal Surgery on the Second

question 16

Multiple Choice

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

• A) The right calf is swollen, warm, and painful.
• B) The patient's temperature is 100.3° F ( 37.9° C ).
• C) The 24-hour oral intake is 600 ml greater than the total output.
• D) The patient complains of abdominal pain at level 6 ( 0-10 scale ).

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