A Patient Recovering from Surgery Becomes Restless,has a Drop in Blood

question 39

Multiple Choice

A patient recovering from surgery becomes restless,has a drop in blood pressure,increase in heart rate,and is breathing at a rate of 30 per minute.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Monitor vital signs.
• B) Maintain a patent airway.
• C) Notify the patient's family.
• D) Ensure physician is informed.

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