The nurse is performing an assessment of a patient who underwent a bowel resection 3 days ago. The nurse notes that the patient's abdominal incision is warm, red, and the patient reports increased tenderness at the site. What do these findings suggest?

The nurse is performing an assessment of a patient who underwent a bowel resection 3 days ago. The nurse notes that the patient's abdominal incision is warm, red, and the patient reports increased tenderness at the site. What do these findings suggest?

The circulating nurse notices a puddle of fluid under the OR table. What should the nurse do?

The OR nurse is monitoring a patient's blood loss. What should the nurse report to the surgeon?

The nurse is caring for a patient on postoperative day 1 following a laminectomy. The patient reports numbness in both legs. What should the nurse do first?

A preoperative nurse is assessing a client prior to surgery. Which information would be most important for the nurse to relay to the surgical team?