A patient who had a thoracic aortic aneurysm repair has been progressing well for several days after the surgery, but today tells the nurse, "My toes and lower legs feel a little numb and tingly" What is the nurse's best first action?
a. Encourage the patient to do active range-of-motion exercises in bed.
b. Help the patient get up, dangle the legs, and then ambulate.
c. Assess extremities for sensation, movement, or pulse changes.
d. Instruct unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) to assist the patient in elevating the legs.
Ans: c. Assess extremities for sensation, movement, or pulse changes.
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