A patient recovering from a biopsy of the right femur had pain medication 1 hour ago.Which symptom should the nurse report and closely monitor in this patient? (Select all that apply.)

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The nurse inspects the biopsy site for bleeding,swelling,and hematoma formation.Increased pain that is unresponsive to analgesic medication may indicate bleeding in the soft tissue.A.This is a normal body temperature.C.This is a normal capillary refill.E.Full range of motion is an expected finding.

A Patient Recovering from a Biopsy of the Right Femur