The nurse is assigned to provide care for a client who has had laparoscopy performed to determine the extent of her endometriosis
Which of the findings in the first 4 hours after the procedure by the nurse will indicate the need to contact the health care provider? 1. Restlessness
2. Shoulder pain
3. Brown-tinged vaginal bleeding
4. Temperature of 99.2?F
Restlessness
Rationale: Restlessness, or any other change in the level of consciousness, may signal a reduced oxygenation level and should be reported. Shoulder pain is expected after the laparoscopy; it is the result of the carbon dioxide leaving the abdomen. Vaginal bleeding is anticipated after the procedure. A temperature of 99.2?F is not excessive and does not require reporting at this time.
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