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

question 20

Multiple Choice

A 42-year-old patient is recovering from anesthesia in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) . On admission to the PACU, the blood pressure (BP) is 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) increase the rate of the IV fluid replacement.
• B) continue to take vital signs every 15 minutes.
• C) administer oxygen therapy at 100% per mask.
• D) notify the anesthesia care provider (ACP) immediately.

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