Postprocedural Nursing Care
Patients with a lower acuity level after thoracic aortic
procedures, including endovascular repair, are often admitted
to a postanesthesia care unit for initial recovery and then to an
intensive care unit that can provide frequent monitoring of
vital signs, peripheral pulses, urine output, and neurological
status including lower extremity motor strength and sensation.
Assessment of the skin in the extremities and lower torso