The nurse is working with a client who is recovering after a laparoscopy. Which assessment finding is considered a priority by the nurse?
a. Slight drainage from the incision site
b. Grogginess after the anesthesia
c. Discomfort from the catheter
d. Reports of shoulder pain
D
Clients should expect mild drainage or blood from the incision site. Grogginess from the anes-thesia and discomfort from a catheter are also expected minor occurrences post-laparoscopy. The nurse would not be concerned about these but should intervene and treat the client with shoulder pain. Shoulder pain is referred pain from phrenic nerve irritation and can be expected.
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