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jayhills49

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A nurse recognizes that the surgeon should be informed and that the surgery may be postponed if the client has:
 
  A. A history of smoking
  B. Calf pain, redness, and swelling
  C. An increased hemoglobin level
  D. Experienced an upper respiratory infection a month ago

Question 2

An _______________ permits visualization of the vasculature of an organ and the organ's arterial system.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word



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Answer to Question 1

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B. Observe the calves for redness, warmth, and tenderness. Palpate pedal pulses. If a thrombus is suspected, notify physician and refrain from manipulating extremity any further. Surgery will usually be postponed.
A and C. Any condition that affects chest wall movement, such as obesity, advanced pregnancy, thoracic or abdominal surgery; history of smoking; and presence of reduced hemoglobin level increases client risk for postoperative complications but not necessarily postponement of surgery.
D. Assess and report to physician and/or anesthesiologist if client has had a cold or upper respiratory infection within past week.

Answer to Question 2

arteriogram (angiogram)
An arteriogram (angiogram) permits visualization of the vasculature and arterial system of an organ.





 

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