The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has had an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured right femur 2 days ago. The nurse is listening to the client's lungs and, when moving the gown, observes petechial hemorrhages on the skin of the chest. What is the first action by the nurse?

The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has had an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured right femur 2 days ago. The nurse is listening to the client's lungs and, when moving the gown, observes petechial hemorrhages on the skin of the chest. What is the first action by the nurse?

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The nurse is assigned to care for a client who has had an open reduction and internal fixation of a fractured right femur 2 days ago. The nurse is listening to the client's lungs and, when moving the gown, observes petechial hemorrhages on the skin of the chest. What is the first action by the nurse?



a) Call the physician to inform them of the findings.
b) Increase the intravenous fluids for hemorrhage.
c) Request an antihistamine for the allergic reaction.
d) Administer pain medication.



Answer: A


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