Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following observations in the patient who has undergone allograft for treatment of burn site must be reported to the physician immediately?

Which of the following observations in the patient who has undergone allograft for treatment of burn site must be reported to the physician immediately?
a) Crackles in the lungs
Crackles in the lungs may indicate a fluid buildup indicative of congestive heart failure and pulmonary edema.
b) Pain at the allograft donor site
Pain at the allograft donor site is anticipated, since the nerve endings have been stimulated.
c) Sanguineous drainage at the allograft donor site
Sanguineous drainage at the allograft donor site is anticipated, since upper layers of tissue have been removed.
d) Decreased pain at the allograft recipient site
Decreased pain at the recipient site is anticipated since the wound has been protected by the graft.