Which assessment finding on a patient who had a right total knee replacement this morning should be reported to the charge nurse immediately?
A) Pain level of 8 at operative site
B) Capillary refill of right toe of 7 seconds
C) Right foot warm to touch
D) Swelling of right knee
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