The nurse is working in the PACU and has received a patient from the operating suite. The patient had a below-the-knee a
Posted: Mon May 09, 2022 5:02 pm
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 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?