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Title: When taking the vital signs of a client who had a total hip replacement on the l Post by: nurse2mrow on Sep 5, 2014 When taking the vital signs of a client who had a total hip replacement on the left side 2 days ago, the nurse finds that the client’s left leg is cool and capillary refill in the left foot is sluggish. What is the nurse’s best first action?
A. Elevate the left leg and apply antiembolic stockings. B. Assess the circulatory status of the right leg. C. Notify the emergency team. D. Document the finding as the only action. Title: Re: When taking the vital signs of a client who had a total hip replacement on the l Post by: padre on Oct 7, 2014 Content hidden
Title: Re: When taking the vital signs of a client who had a total hip replacement on the l Post by: nurse2mrow on Oct 27, 2014 Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.
Title: Re: When taking the vital signs of a client who had a total hip replacement on the l Post by: padre on Oct 27, 2014 Hey, no worries.
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