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The client is 8 hours postoperative from limb salvage surgery for a tumor of the

The client is 8 hours postoperative from limb salvage surgery for a tumor of the left thigh. On assessment, the nurse notes that the toes of the left foot are more edematous than they were 1 hour before, cooler to the touch, and have a slower capillary refill. What is the nurse’s priority action at this time?
A.   Elevate the left foot.
B.   Notify the physician.
C.   Loosen the pressure dressing.
D.   Apply ice to the distal extremity.

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Thank you for this, it helped me understand it perfectly.

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