NCLEX Question of the Day
Physiological Adaptation QID 1116
The nurse is assessing a client who is 1 day postoperative following a total knee replacement. Which of the following findings is most concerning?
Explanation
Calf tenderness and swelling in the operative leg could indicate a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a serious complication after knee surgery. This finding warrants immediate further assessment and intervention, such as a Doppler ultrasound.
A low-grade fever and moderate pain are common and expected findings 1 day after major orthopedic surgery. Bruising around the incision is also normal and not necessarily concerning in the early postoperative period.
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