A nurse in a health clinic is caring for a client.

Exhibits

Select 1 condition and 1 client finding to fill in each blank in the following sentence.

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B. Pallor suggests potential compromised arterial blood flow or perfusion issues, which require immediate assessment and intervention to ensure the viability of the revascularized artery and the extremity.

A Bruising can be a common finding after surgery, especially involving vascular procedures. It is typically due to minor bleeding into the tissues around the surgical site.

C. Postoperative oliguria (low urine output) can indicate inadequate renal perfusion, which may result from hypovolemia or impaired cardiac output. 150ml in 4 hours does not immediately indicate a need for urgent intervention

D. A mild increase in temperature is common in the immediate postoperative period and can be due to the body's normal response to surgical stress.

B. Desmopressin is a synthetic analog of vasopressin (antidiuretic hormone) that promotes water reabsorption in the kidneys, reducing urine production. It is used to treat conditions associated with excessive urination, such as diabetes insipidus or nocturnal enuresis. Since the client is experiencing excessive thirst and polyuria (excessive urine output), desmopressin would be appropriate to help reduce urine volume and manage fluid balance.

A Given the client's already high urine output, administering furosemide would further increase urine production, potentially exacerbating fluid loss and dehydration.

C. Epinephrine does not address the underlying issue of excessive thirst and polyuria related to brain injury and would not be used in this context.

D. Nitroprusside is a vasodilator that reduces blood pressure by relaxing smooth muscle in blood vessels. It is used to treat hypertensive emergencies. Nitroprusside is not relevant for addressing excessive thirst and polyuria due to brain injury.