Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient the first postoperative day following a laparotomy for a small bowel obstruction.The nurse notices new bright-red drainage about 5 cm in diameter on the dressing.Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Reinforce the dressing.
B) Apply an abdominal binder.
C) Take the patient's vital signs.
D) Recheck the dressing in 1 hour for increased drainage.
Correct Answer:
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