A patient is to be discharged 5 days after having a thoracotomy. The nurse should instruct the patient to notify the physician if he experiences:
A) Lethargy
B) Difficulty concentrating
C) A decrease in appetite
D) Change in sputum color
Ans: D
Feedback: The patient's physician should be notified if the patient experiences an increased shortness of breath, chest pain, bleeding, change in sputum color, restlessness, and an increased respiratory rate because these are symptomatic of complications.
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