7:30 AM Awake, alert, states “did not have a good night.” Right leg pain level at...
7:30 AM Awake, alert, states “did not have a good night.” Right leg pain level at 5. Left leg with pedal pulse, warm, cap. refill greater than 2 sec. Leg elevated on pillow. Dressing clean and dry. Right leg with weak pedal pulse, swelling and redness noted at calf and thigh. Tender to touch. Lung sounds with fine crackles, encouraged to take deep breaths. Bowel sounds present ×4, complaining of constipation.
Should the physician have been called? and why?
Homework Answers
Yes, physician should be called.
Why?
1. Weak pedal pulse indicates neuro vascular compromise.
2. Red, swellen calf muscles indicates Deep Vein Thrombosis.
3. Lung crackles indicates pulmonary edema.
Due to these reasons, this symptoms to be notified to the physician.
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