On the First Postoperative Day After Spinal Fusion,the Nurse Assesses

question 57

Multiple Choice

On the first postoperative day after spinal fusion,the nurse assesses a client and finds temperature 39.2°C,blood pressure 100/50 mmHg,heart rate 118 bpm,and respirations 23 breathes per min.Drainage at the incision site is clear and tests positive for glucose.Which assessment parameter indicates the highest risk for surgical wound infection?

• A) Temperature
• B) Incisional drainage positive for glucose
• C) Heart rate 118 bpm
• D) Presence of incisional drainage

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