Vsim - Marilyn Hughes Surgical Scenario Pre/post Quiz Study Guide Rated A+

he nurse is aware that postoperative management of clients with ORIF should include which of the following interventions? (Select all that apply.) {Ans: Assess extremity for sensation and movement., Maintain limb alignment as prescribed., Administer pain medication as required., Assess vital signs frequently for infection.}When monitoring for potential complications after surgery, what finding would cause the nurse to suspect that Ms. Hughes is experiencing postoperative bleeding? {Ans: Decrease in hemoglobin}When monitoring for potential complications in the client with a cast, splint, or brace, the nurse recognizes that which of the following is an early hallmark sign of compartment syndrome? {Ans: Acute pain with passive range of motion}The nurse understands that assessing neurovascular function in a client with a brace, splint, or cast is vitally important. This assessment should include which of the following components? (Select all that apply.) {Ans: Movement of the extremity Skin color of the extremity Numbness of the extremity}Which of the following are appropriate initial nursing interventions to control discomfort in a fractured extremity stabilized with a splint or cast? (Select all that apply.) {Ans: Analgesic medication Intermittent cold packs Elevation of extremity}The nurse knows that which follow-up assessment finding with ORIF