. A patient who received spinal anesthesia four hours ago during surgery is transferred to the surgical unit and, after one and a half hours, now reports severe incisional pain.

. A patient who received spinal anesthesia four hours ago during surgery is transferred to the surgical unit and, after one and a half hours, now reports severe incisional pain.

A patient who received spinal anesthesia four hours ago during surgery is transferred to the surgical unit and, after one and a half hours, now reports severe incisional pain. The patient’s blood pressure is 170/90 mm Hg, pulse is 108 beats/min, temperature is 99oF (37.2oC), and respirations are 30 breaths/min. The patient’s skin is pale, and the surgical dressing is dry and intact. The most appropriate nursing intervention is to: medicate the patient for pain. place the patient in a high Fowler position and administer oxygen. place the patient in a reverse Trendelenburg position and open the IV line. report the findings to the provider.

Need Help Writing an Essay?

Tell us about your ESSAY and we will find the best writer for your paper.

Write My Essay For Me

PLACE THIS ORDER OR A SIMILAR ORDER WITH ONLY NURSING PAPERS TODAY AND GET AN AMAZING DISCOUNT

The post . A patient who received spinal anesthesia four hours ago during surgery is transferred to the surgical unit and, after one and a half hours, now reports severe incisional pain. appeared first on Only Nursing Papers.