The LPN is caring for a client one day after a total hip replacement. The client has orders for a Dilaudid PCA machine and currently reports his pain is well controlled. The nurse would be most concerned by which of the following findings?
A. The client's wife reports his last bowel movement was the day before surgery.
B. The client's blood pressure is 126/62 and pulse rate is 60.
C. The nurse notes the client has not voided since the Foley was removed 3 hours ago.
D. The client is difficult to arouse with a respiratory rate of 10.
D
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