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    PN Comprehensive Predictor 2023 Proctored Exam

    The nurse is continuing to care for the adolescent. Provider Prescriptions 1415: X-ray of right leg shows open fracture of the right proximal tibia Surgery consult Morphine 4 mg IV every 2 hr as needed for pain. The nurse is preparing the adolescent for the fasciotomy. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider prior to surgery?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Addressing parental concerns is crucial, especially for informed consent. If the parents are not comfortable or have unresolved questions, it could delay or prevent the surgery from proceeding. B. While this blood pressure is slightly elevated, it is not an immediate concern that would typically prevent surgery. C. Although severe pain is important to manage, it may not require immediate reporting unless it is unmanageable or indicates a serious problem. D. While the lack of voiding in an immobile patient is a concern and could indicate urinary retention, it is not necessarily a finding that would prevent surgery.

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