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The PACU Nurse Notes That a Client Is Beginning to Become

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The PACU nurse notes that a client is beginning to become increasingly restless. Nursing assessment includes blood pressure measurements dropping from (120/82) g to (90/60) mm Hg, with heart rate increased to 120 beats/min, and dressings dry and intact. Which action by the nurse takes priority?


A) Increase rate of intravenous (IV) fluids.
B) Increase rate of oxygen (O2) delivery.
C) Notify the surgeon.
D) Place the client in the Trendelenburg position.

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