Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 77%
Simulated
A nurse is assessing a client who is 48 hr postoperative following abdominal surgery. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
The correct answer is D: Yellow-green drainage on the surgical incision. This finding may indicate infection, such as wound infection or abscess formation, which requires immediate attention from the provider to prevent complications.
A: Blood pressure within normal range.
B: Straw-colored urine indicates normal kidney function.
C: Respiratory rate within normal limits.
In summary, choice D is the correct answer as it signals a potential complication postoperatively, while the other options are within normal parameters.
A: Blood pressure within normal range.
B: Straw-colored urine indicates normal kidney function.
C: Respiratory rate within normal limits.
In summary, choice D is the correct answer as it signals a potential complication postoperatively, while the other options are within normal parameters.