*NURSING > NCLEX > NCLEX ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS and Answers 2022 with explanation | graded a+++ (All)
The nurse receives a client from the post anesthesia care unit following a left femoral-popliteal bypass graft procedure. Which of the following assessments requires immediate notification of the heal... th care provider? • Left foot is cool to the touch • Absent lef t pedal pulse using Doppler analysis • Inability to palpate the left pedal pulse • Acute pain in the left lower leg Although the inability to palpate the left pedal pulse, a cool extremity, and increased pain in the left lower leg are important findings, they all require additional nursing assessment prior to contacting the health care provider. In clients without palpable pedal pulses, the next step in the assessment is to perform a Doppler analysis. The inability to locate the left pedal pulse using the Doppler analysis requires immediately notifying the health care provider. [Show More]
Last updated: 1 year ago
Preview 1 out of 40 pages
Connected school, study & course
About the document
Uploaded On
Aug 15, 2022
Number of pages
40
Written in
This document has been written for:
Uploaded
Aug 15, 2022
Downloads
0
Views
41
In Browsegrades, a student can earn by offering help to other student. Students can help other students with materials by upploading their notes and earn money.
We're available through e-mail, Twitter, Facebook, and live chat.
FAQ
Questions? Leave a message!
Copyright © Browsegrades · High quality services·