Hesi RN Medical Surg

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The nurse is preparing a client for surgery who was admitted from the emergency department following a motor vehicle collision. The client has an open fracture of the femur and is bleeding moderately from the bone protrusion site. During the preoperative assessment, the nurse determines that the client currently receives heparin sodium 5,000 units SUBQ daily. Which nursing action is a priority?

A. Notify the healthcare provider of the client's medication history. B. Have the client sign the surgical and transfusion permits. C. Observe the heparin injections sites for signs of bruising. D. Ensure that the potential for bleeding is explained to the client.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Notifying the provider about heparin use is critical to manage perioperative bleeding risk due to its anticoagulant effects.

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