Hesi Med Surg Proctored Exam 1
The nurse is preparing a client for surgery who was admitted to the emergency center following a motor vehicle collision. The client has a fracture of the femur and is bleeding at the bone protrusion site. During the preoperative assessment, the nurse determines that the client currently receives heparin subcutaneously daily. Which is the priority nursing action?
Explanation & Rationale
Notifying the healthcare provider of the client’s medication history is the priority nursing action. Heparin is an anticoagulant, which increases the risk of bleeding. The healthcare provider needs this information to make appropriate decisions about the client’s surgical plan and postoperative care.
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