A Patient's Blood Pressure in the PACU Has Dropped from an Admission

A patient's blood pressure in the PACU has dropped from an admission blood pressure of 138/84 to 100/58 with a pulse change of 68 to 94. SpO₂ is 98% on 3L of oxygen. In which order should the nurse take these actions? Put a comma and space between each solve choice (a, b, c, d, etc.) ____________________

A) Raise the IV infusion rate.
B) Assess the patient's dressing.
C) Increase the oxygen flow rate.
D) Check the patient's temperature.

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