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Zorluk: OrtaReduction of Risk Potential

A nurse is conducting a postoperative assessment on a client who underwent a partial nephrectomy 4 hours ago. The client's baseline preoperative blood pressure was 130/76 mm Hg, and the heart rate was 78/min. Current vital signs reveal a blood pressure of 106/84 mm Hg, a heart rate of 114/min, and a respiratory rate of 20/min. The client's urinary output has been 15 mL over the past hour. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize to reduce the risk of physiological decompensation?

  1. A
    Document the vital signs as expected early postoperative findings and reassess in one hour.
  2. B
    Elevate the head of the bed to a high-Fowler's position to promote optimal diaphragmatic excursion.
  3. Contact the healthcare provider and prepare to administer a rapid isotonic intravenous fluid bolus.Cevap
  4. D
    Palpate the abdominal quadrants prior to auscultation to quickly assess for board-like rigidity.

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The priority action is to contact the healthcare provider and prepare to administer a rapid isotonic intravenous fluid bolus.
The client is exhibiting early, compensatory signs of hypovolemic shock, likely due to bleeding after the nephrectomy. A narrowing pulse pressure (dropping from a baseline of 54 mm Hg to 22 mm Hg), tachycardia, and oliguria (15 mL/hr) are classic indicators of decreased intravascular volume. The priority action to reduce the risk of organ failure is to notify the provider and administer isotonic intravenous fluids to restore perfusion.

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1
Analyze the trend in the client's vital signs compared to the preoperative baseline.
The pulse pressure has narrowed significantly from 54 mm Hg (130-76) to 22 mm Hg (106-84), the heart rate has increased to 114/min, and the urine output is oliguric at 15 mL/hr.
Identifying subtle changes in vital sign trends is critical for the early detection of postoperative complications.
2
Synthesize the assessment data to determine the underlying clinical issue.
The combination of a narrowing pulse pressure, tachycardia, and oliguria indicates early hypovolemic shock, likely secondary to postoperative internal hemorrhage.
Recognizing the physiological signs of impaired perfusion guides the selection of the correct emergency intervention.
3
Select the most appropriate nursing intervention to address the identified risk.
The nurse must notify the provider immediately and initiate fluid resuscitation.
Immediate volume replacement is required to restore intravascular volume, maintain tissue perfusion, and prevent severe cardiovascular collapse.

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Early Recognition and Management of Hypovolemic Shock
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Reduction of Risk Potential

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