The nursing instructor is giving a class on assessing cardiac clients after thoracic surgery. What assessment is most important for the nurse to perform when caring for this client?
A) Pulmonary artery pressure
B) Temperature
C) Skin and mentation
D) Blood pressure
D
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The nurse assesses the blood pressure (BP) and pulse rate in both arms after thoracic surgery. Although it is necessary for the nurse to also assess pulmonary artery pressure, temperature, skin, and mentation after thoracic surgery, blood pressure and pulse rate are the most essential assessments.
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