Recognition Of Potential Complications Practice Test

A 63-year-old client is 4 hours post-operative after a right hip replacement. The nurse notes that the surgical dressing is saturated and there is pooling of blood under the client. Vital signs: T 36.5°C (97.7°F), HR 118/min, RR 22/min, BP 88/54 mm Hg, SpO2 95% on room air. Hematocrit is 26% (normal 36%–46%). What complication is the client MOST at risk for?

A 66-year-old client is 6 hours post-operative after an open cholecystectomy. The client reports increasing abdominal pain and feels "lightheaded." Vital signs: T 36.8°C (98.2°F), HR 122/min, RR 22/min, BP 92/58 mm Hg, SpO2 96% on room air. Hemoglobin is 8.9 g/dL (normal 12–16). Which finding indicates a potential complication?