A Patient Is Suspected of Developing an Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed

A patient is suspected of developing an Upper Gastrointestinal bleed two days after a total hip replacement. What are the most appropriate nursing actions?

A) Make the patient NPO (nothing by mouth) and insert a Nasogastric tube to intermittent suction.
B) Make the patient NPO (nothing by mouth) and saline lock the intravenous device (IV) .
C) Check the vital signs and check the labs to evaluate the Hemoglobin and Hematocrit.
D) Give the patient ice chips only and evaluate the patient for signs and symptoms of bleeding.

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