Case study: Amputation Review the case study below and answer the questions below. Peter is a 37 year old male transported via EHS to ER following a…

Question Answered step-by-step Case study: AmputationReview the case study below and answer the questions below. Peter is a 37 year old male transported via EHS to ER following a MVA involving a drunk driver. Peter’s leg was mangled with complete above knee amputation. Once stabilized to the extent possible, he was taken to the OR and is returning to your unit after surgery. Peter’s blood work reveals decreased Hgb, decreased PLTs, and increased WBCs. He is resting in his bed as sedation from surgery wears off1)  What are your top nursing priorities in Peter’s care?2)Peter reports “excruciating pain” at an 8 on a pain scale from 1- 10. On further assessment, you find P 100bpm, R 22/min, BP 90/68 mmHg. Moving his sheets, you realize Peter’s dressing is saturated in frank, red blood that is seeping into the bed linens. What do you do?3)   Peter’s physiologic status eventually stabilizes and he progresses in rehab with his new prosthesis. On a follow-up visit, he reports a strange and painful sensation in his amputated limb. “It’s as though my whole leg is still there only my toes are crossed over each other, and I can’t fix it. It often feels like pins and needles,” Peter reports. What complication is Peter describing? What are some interventions to relieve or decrease this sensation? Health Science Science Nursing NURS 450 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)