Which of the Following Assessments Would Be Most Concerning to a Nurse

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assessments would be most concerning to a nurse caring for a patient who was recently admitted to the unit after a right knee replacement?

• A) Pedal pulses on the operative side are weak compared with those on the nonoperative side.
• B) A small amount of serosanguineous drainage is noted on the dressing.
• C) The intravenous pump is infusing normal saline at 100 mL/hr.
• D) The patient has a Foley catheter that is draining clear yellow urine.

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