During the postoperative assessment of a patient who has undergone cardiac surgery, the nurse assesses the peripheral pulses, nail beds, mucosa, and skin temperature. These assessments focus on the patient's:
A) Renal function
B) Cardiac status
C) Peripheral vascular status
D) Fluid and electrolyte status
Ans: C
Feedback: Part of the of peripheral vascular status assessment includes peripheral pulses, nail beds, mucosa, and skin temperature. Part of cardiac status assessment includes heart rate and pulmonary artery pressure. Part of renal function assessment includes urinary output and osmolality. Fluid and electrolyte assessment includes alterations in electrolytes and fluid intake and output.
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