A Patient Recovering from a Biopsy of the Right Femur

question 18

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from a biopsy of the right femur had pain medication 1 hour ago.Which symptom should the nurse report and closely monitor in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

• A) Temperature 98.4°F
• B) Hematoma formation
• C) Capillary refill of 3 seconds
• D) Pain reported as 7 on a 0-to-10 scale
• E) Range of motion of the ankle and knee present

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