The nurse is working in the PACU and has received a patient from
the operating suite. The patient had a below-the-knee amputation of
the right leg. In surgery, he was given high doses of anesthesia.
In addition, he was given a spinal block using narcotic medications
and morphine has been prescribed for breakthrough pain. What
initial assessments are most important for the nurse to
perform?
The nurse is working in the PACU and has received a patient from the operating suite. The patient had a below-the-knee a
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The nurse is working in the PACU and has received a patient from the operating suite. The patient had a below-the-knee a
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