Following a Minor Surgical Procedure with Minimal Blood Loss, a Patient's

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Multiple Choice

Following a minor surgical procedure with minimal blood loss, a patient's hemoglobin and hematocrit are increased slightly from the pre-op baseline.The patient has had nothing to eat or drink for 12 hours prior to the surgery.The nurse's initial response should be to:

• A)Administer a fluid bolus.
• B)Instruct the patient to take an iron supplement.
• C)Monitor the patient's intake and output.
• D)Prepare the patient for a blood transfusion.

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