The nurse is caring for a client postoperatively after removal of an acoustic neuroma using surgery. Which client symptom does the nurse related to the physician?
A) Temperature of 100.2° F and discomfort
B) Restlessness and confusion
C) Redness and inflammation at incision site
D) Hearing loss and discomfort
B
Feedback:
After surgery, the nurse closely monitors the client for increased intracranial pressure including restlessness and confusion. The physician would be notified immediately if symptoms occurred. The physician would not be notified of the other options because they are either expected following surgery or not significant at the present time.
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