A postoperative home care client has developed thrombophlebitis ...

[luvbio]

A postoperative home care client has developed thrombophlebitis in her right leg. What category of medications will probably be prescribed for this cardiovascular complication?
 
  A) Anticoagulants
  B) Antibiotics
  C) Antihistamines
  D) Antigens

Question 2

A nurse working in a PACU is responsible for conducting assessments on immediate postoperative clients. What is the purpose of these assessments?
 
  A) To determine the length of time to recover from anesthesia
  B) To use intraoperative data as a basis for comparison
  C) To focus on cardiovascular data and findings
  D) To prevent complications from anesthesia and surgery

[Leostella20]

Answer to Question 1

Ans: A
Thrombophlebitis is an inflammation of a vein associated with thrombus formation. Thrombophlebitis from venous stasis is most commonly seen in the legs of postoperative clients. Nursing interventions include administering ordered medications, most often anticoagulants.

Answer to Question 2

Ans: D
Immediate postoperative care in the PACU involves assessing the postoperative client with emphasis on preventing complications from the surgery.

[luvbio]

Excellent

[kusterl]

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