Gloria Townsend is a 68-year-old female who is being admitted for a total right knee replacement due to

Question Answered step-by-step  SCENARIO OVERVIEW:Gloria Townsend is a 68-year-old female who is being admitted for a total right knee replacement due tochronic osteoarthritis. Her pain levels have worsened over the past couple of months while on pain medication and the pain also wakes her from sleep. She is an avid gardener and has been unable to garden for several months due to an increase in pain. For the past week, she has been sitting in her recliner for most of the day, due to her pain.    1. The nurse is caring for a postoperative orthopedic patient.           a. What are the potential complications?           b. What would be the signs and symptoms related to complications?           c. What nursing interventions/actions can the nurse implement prevent and treat potential                complications?    2. Describe key components to discuss with a patient when educating about mobility, self-care, and health promotion after discharge. Health Science Science Nursing NR 324 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)