The patient has had a neck resection with a radial forearm free flap. The nurse assesses the graft and notes the color to be blue with mottling. What might this indicate?
A) A viable graft
B) Venous congestion
C) Arterial occlusion
D) A room that is too cool
Ans: B
Feedback: A graft that is blue with mottling may indicate venous congestion. A graft that is white may indicate arterial occlusion.
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