Assessing Unilateral Leg Edema and Warmth in a Postoperative Client

question 12

Multiple Choice

Assessing unilateral leg edema and warmth in a postoperative client complaining of pain, the surgical unit nurse suspects the complication of

• A) hypovolemia.
• B) myocardial infarction.
• C) pneumonia.
• D) thrombophlebitis.

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Definitions:

Gattamelata

A renowned bronze equestrian statue created by the sculptor Donatello, depicting the condottiero Erasmo da Narni.

Or San Michele

A church and former grain market in Florence, Italy, noted for its architecture and the statues of saints by various artists adorning its exterior.

Donatello

An influential Italian sculptor of the Renaissance, known for his work in bas-relief and his statues expressing realism and emotion.

Di Sotto In Sù

Italian, “from below upward.” A perspective view seen from below.