Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a lobectomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Productive cough with green sputum. This finding should be reported to the provider because it could indicate a respiratory infection, such as pneumonia, which is a common postoperative complication. Green sputum suggests the presence of bacteria. A thorough assessment and possible interventions are necessary to prevent further complications.
Incorrect choices:
A: Oxygen saturation of 92% is slightly low but not critically concerning immediately postoperatively.
C: Pain level of 4 is expected postoperatively and does not require immediate intervention.
D: Intact incision site is a normal finding 1 day post-op and does not require urgent reporting.
Incorrect choices:
A: Oxygen saturation of 92% is slightly low but not critically concerning immediately postoperatively.
C: Pain level of 4 is expected postoperatively and does not require immediate intervention.
D: Intact incision site is a normal finding 1 day post-op and does not require urgent reporting.