Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Respiratory rate: 18/minBlood pressure: 132/82 mm Hg SaO2: 96% on room air
Day 2
0600:
Temperature: 38.4┬░C (101.1┬░F) Heart rate: 92/min
Respiratory rate: 24/min
Blood pressure: 142/80 mm Hg SaO2: 94% on room air
For each potential precaution, click to specify if the precaution is indicated or contraindicated for a client who has had a total hip arthroplasty.
Correct answer
A,B,C,E
Rationale
A: Encouraging coughing and deep breathing helps prevent postoperative complications like atelectasis and pneumonia. B: Obtaining a culture can help identify potential pathogens. C: A temperature rise could indicate infection, so antibiotics might be necessary. E: An abductor pillow helps prevent dislocation of the hip prosthesis by maintaining proper alignment.