The nurse is caring for a patient with a history of transient ischemic attacks (TIAs) and moderate carotid stenosis who has undergone a carotid endarterectomy. Which of the following postoperative findings would cause the nurse the most concern?
a) Blood pressure (BP): 128/86 mm Hg
b) Neck pain: 3/10 (0 to 10 pain scale)
c) Mild neck edema
d) Difficulty swallowing
Answer: Difficulty swallowing
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