Hesi Med Surg Exam 1

The nurse is preparing a client for surgery who was admitted to the emergency center following a motor vehicle collision. The client has a fracture of the femur and is bleeding at the bone protrusion site. During the preoperative assessment, the nurse determines that the client currently receives heparin subcutaneously daily. Which is the priority nursing action?

A. Notify the healthcare provider of the client's medication history.

B. Ensure that the potential for bleeding is explained to the client.

C. Have the client sign the surgical and transfusion permits.

D. Observe the heparin injection sites for signs of bruising.

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