Following surgery, the recovery room nurse calls and says pulses have been progressively more difficult to detect:
Situational Case/PollGo to rec. rm, examine the patient incl. releasing circumferential dressings and support
Observe the patient for a short period of time
Obtain an ultrasound flow study?
If pers. diminished pulse and/or altered blood flow pattern,obtain an imm. vascular consult
Following surgery, the recovery room nurse calls and says pulses have been progressively more difficult to detect:
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