Which postoperative sign should a nurse report immediately when caring for a patient with an endarterectomy with a synthetic graft?
a. Headache
b. Fever
c. Edema
d. Pain
B
A fever in a patient with a synthetic graft is a serious postoperative event. The infection may lead to an amputation.
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