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A nurse is caring for a client who had gastric bypass surgery two days ago. Which assessment finding requires immediate intervention?

A. The client complains of significant pain at the surgical site when rising out of bed.
B. The client is concerned about feeling bloated and being unable to have a bowel movement, even when pushing.
C. The client's surgical site is reddened and swollen.
D. The client's right lower leg is red, swollen, and warm to touch.



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Final answer:

Immediate intervention is needed when the client's right lower leg is red, swollen, and warm to touch after gastric bypass surgery.


Explanation:

The assessment finding that requires immediate intervention in a client who had gastric bypass surgery two days ago is the client's right lower leg is red, swollen, and warm to touch. This could indicate a possible deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which is a serious complication requiring prompt medical attention to prevent further complications such as pulmonary embolism.


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