Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a client who had abdominal surgery two days previously. Which of the following information about the client is most important to communicate to the health care provider?
A) The right calf is swollen, warm, and painful.
B) The client's temperature is 37.9°C (100.2°F) .
C) The 24-hour oral intake is 600 mL greater than the total output.
D) The client complains of abdominal pain at level 6 (0-10 scale) .
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