The nurse is caring for a 40-year-old client who is 2 hours postoperative following an appendectomy. The client received general anesthesia for the procedure and has opioid pain medications prescribed. The client’s vital signs are Temp 97.2°F, HR 105, RR 24 and BP 110/50. The client has had only 30 mL urine output since arriving to the postoperative area. The client is arousable and slow to respond to commands, but has become slightly restless, shifting in the bed frequently. The client states that they “hurt” and asks for something to drink. The last dose of IV pain medication was given to the client just before leaving the surgical suite.
Discuss three key pieces of assessment data and why you feel they are important.
Discuss nursing interventions you would implement in caring for this client.
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