Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who is 4 hr. postoperative following arterial revascularization of the left femoral artery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider immediately?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Pallor (A) suggests compromised blood flow, a critical complication post-revascularization. Urine output (B) is adequate, mild fever (C) is expected, and bruising (D) is common.