When caring for a patient who has an abductor wedge in place following a total hip replacement, the nurse should assess for:
a. muscle spasms.
b. alteration in peripheral circulation.
c. compression fracture.
d. appropriateness of the size of the wedge.
B
Pressure from the abductor wedge can interrupt arterial blood supply and compress the peroneal nerve.
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