Asked by Sarah Bobbitt on Jun 26, 2024
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Three days ago,a patient had cardiac surgery to bypass three occlusions of his coronary arteries.Veins for the bypass were harvested from his right leg.He informs the nurse that his leg is warm and tender in his right calf.The nurse notes a 3-cm periwound erythema and swelling at the distal end of the incision.Staples are intact along the incision,and there is no drainage.Vital signs are stable.The nurse would suspect that the patient has what kind of complication?
A) Deep vein thrombosis
B) Dehiscence of the wound
C) Internal bleeding
D) Infection at the incisional site
Deep Vein Thrombosis
The formation of a blood clot within a deep vein, usually in the legs, which can occasionally break free and cause serious complications.
Periwound Erythema
Redness around the outer edges of a wound, indicating inflammation or infection.
Cardiac Surgery
Medical surgery performed on the heart or vessels near the heart to treat complications of heart diseases, including coronary artery bypass grafting and heart valve repair.
- Classify nursing diagnoses and interventions for acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
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Learning Objectives
- Classify nursing diagnoses and interventions for acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions.
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