Review the clients health information in the ehr

Reference no: EM133670943

Assignment:

Before answering this question, review the client's health information in the EHR. Indicate findings that are associated with a postoperative complication. Select to highlight the three (3) areas.

Nursing Assessment:

Neurologic: Alert, oriented x 4. Drowsy

Cardiac: Apical rate 110, S1&S2 present. +1 edema in bilateral lower extremities, +2 bilateral radial and pedal pulses.

Respiratory: Diminished in bilateral lower lobes. Right upper lobes clear. Left upper lobes with mild wheezing.

Gastrointestinal: Abdomen tender in all quadrants. Positive bowel sounds in all 4 quadrants, mild distention, rounded.

Genitourinary: Indwelling urinary catheter removed at 0500. No post-catheter void.

Integumentary: Four surgical incisions on abdomen closed with surgical glue. Edges well-approximated.

Reference no: EM133670943

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