A male client is to have an amputation. He is acutely ill and diagnosed with a gangrenous limb and related fever, disorientation, and electrolyte imbalances. Which of the following would be most important for the nurse to monitor in this client?

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Signs of sepsis are most important to monitor in a client with a gangrenous limb and related symptoms such as fever and disorientation, as these indicate a systemic infection that can be life-threatening.

A Male Client Is to Have an Amputation