When caring for a client with an arthroplasty, the nurse needs to monitor the client for which major complication?
1. Postoperative pain
2. Infection post-surgery
3. Cardiac arrhythmias
4. Mobility post-surgery
Answer: 2
1. Pain monitoring is not of the highest priority.
2. Infection is a major complication, leading to impaired healing and the possible need for removal of prosthesis.
3. Cardiac dysrhythmias are not identified as being a major complication after this type of surgery.
4. Mobility is not a major concern at this time.
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