A Patient with Acute Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding Is Receiving Normal

A patient with acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is receiving normal saline IV at a rate of 500 mL/hr. Which assessment finding obtained by the nurse is most important to communicate immediately to the health care provider?

A) The patient's blood pressure (BP) has increased to 142/94 mm Hg.
B) The nasogastric (NG) suction is returning coffee-ground material.
C) The patient's lungs have crackles audible to the midline.
D) The bowel sounds are very hyperactive in all four quadrants.

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