The nurse in the recovery room is caring for a client who underwent neurosurgery. sequential compression devices (scds have been applied to prevent venous stasis. while awaiting client transfer to the intensive care unit, the recovery room nurse should perform which critical assessment?

The answer is Monitor vascular status of the lower extremities.

SCD is a device that used to help the vein circulation, mostly to prevent deep vein thrombosis on the lower extremity. As the device giving pressure to the leg, it might block the vascular if it's too tight. Monitoring vascular status will be the most appropriate action in this patient condition.