Question

jared griffin is a patient, and various aspects of his condition have been stated such as pain level being 2 to 3 on a 0 to 10 scale. he dangled his feet off the side of the bed yesterday evening, and the physical therapist has just been in to see him. he has been able to bend his knee to a 75 - degree angle, and the goal is 90 degrees. his dressing was changed by the surgeon at 0700 on his morning round, at which time the drain was discontinued. his iv fluids have been discontinued, and the iv is saline locked. recommendation: the physical therapist has reported that jared griffin was not feeling well after physical therapy, and you need to go and see how he is doing. i would also like you to review his labs and continue with contact precautions. jared griffins abnormal heart rate places him at a high risk of the development of choose answer.. from peripheral neuropathy, pulmonary embolus, loneliness, decreased appetite

Explanation:

An abnormal heart rate can lead to various cardiovascular - related complications. Pulmonary embolus is a serious cardiovascular - related risk associated with abnormal heart function as it can affect blood flow and circulation. Peripheral neuropathy is related to nerve damage, loneliness is a psychological state, and decreased appetite is a general symptom not directly related to abnormal heart rate in the same high - risk manner as pulmonary embolus.

Answer:

pulmonary embolus