A Patient Has Just Undergone an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Repair

A patient has just undergone an abdominal aortic aneurysm repair.The patient is pulling at the Foley catheter,nasogastric tube,central line,and abdominal dressing,and a wrist restraint is applied after an order is received.Later,the patient reports tingling and numbness in the fingers and hand.Which actions should the nurse take?

A) Stay with the patient.
B) Medicate the patient for pain.
C) Notify the health care provider.
D) Remove the restraint immediately.
E) Tell the patient to relax and it will feel better shortly.

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