Nurse Moose
    Fundamentals of nursing proctored exam (University of texas)

    A patient had an appendectomy three days ago and is reporting pain in the lower abdomen of 7/10. After further assessment, the nurse notes the following findings (see table below): Vital Signs Blood Pressure: 116/72 Heart Rate: 83 beats per minute Respiratory Rate: 18 breaths per minute Temperature: 98.5F Pulse Oximetry: 99% on room air Pain: 7/10 Incision Site Wound edges are approximated with erythema, warmth and tenderness on palpation. Scant amount of purulent drainage on dressing. Based on these findings, what intervention should the nurse implement?