Multiple Choice
A nurse is performing a postoperative assessment on a patient who has just returned from a hernia repair.The patient's blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, and the apical pulse is 108 beats/min.What should be the nurse's first action?
A) Check the dressing for bleeding.
B) Notify the registered nurse (RN) .
C) Document the vital signs.
D) Increase the rate of infusion of intravenous fluids.
Correct Answer:
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