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A nursing action that is indicated for the collaborative problem of potential complication: cardiac dysrhythmia in a patient who has had a repair of a descending thoracic aortic aneurysm is to
a.   assess level of consciousness and orientation hourly.
b.   titrate oxygen to keep O2 saturation greater than 90%.
c.   turn the patient every 1 to 2 hours while on bed rest.
d.   monitor hourly fluid intake and urine output levels.
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Hypoxemia may precipitate dysrhythmias in patients after aneurysm repair. Neurologic assessments, turning the patient, and monitoring intake and output are also appropriate nursing actions after aneurysm repair but will not have an effect on dysrhythmias.
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Glad you found my input helpful. Please mark the topic solved, otherwise let me know if you need further clarification.
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