A 42-Year-Old Patient Is Recovering from Anesthesia in the PACU

A 42-year-old patient is recovering from anesthesia in the PACU. On admission to the PACU the blood pressure (BP) was 124/70. Thirty minutes after admission, the blood pressure falls to 112/60, with a pulse of 72 and warm, dry skin. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to

A) administer oxygen therapy at 100% per mask.
B) notify the anesthesia care provider (ACP) immediately.
C) increase the rate of the IV fluid replacement.
D) continue to take vital signs every 15 minutes.

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