A nurse evaluates the following data in a client's chart:

Based on this information,which action should the nurse take first?

Question

A nurse evaluates the following data in a client's chart:

Based on this information,which action should the nurse take first?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A client on anticoagulants is not a candidate for VAC because of the incidence of bleeding complications.The health care provider needs this information quickly to plan other therapy for the client's wound.The nurse should contact the wound care nurse after alternative orders for wound care are prescribed.Vital signs and telemetry monitoring is appropriate for a client who has a history of atrial fibrillation and should be implemented as routine care for this client.A low-fat,high-protein diet with vitamin supplements will provide the client with necessary nutrients for wound healing but can be implemented after wound care,vital signs,and telemetry monitoring.

A Nurse Evaluates the Following Data in a Client's Chart