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?
1. Pedal pulses on the operative side are weak compared with those on the nonoperative side.
2. A small amount of serosanguineous drainage is noted on the dressing.
3. The intravenous pump is infusing normal saline at 100 mL/hr.
4. The patient has a Foley catheter that is draining clear yellow urine.
Question 2
A student nurse is caring for a patient who has been diagnosed with a cerebral vascular accident that resulted in right-sided weakness.
In developing a plan of care that focuses on optimizing mobility, collaborative interventions should involve which of the following health-care team members?
1. Chaplain
2. Social worker
3. Physical therapist
4. Dietitian