An LPN is collecting data on a patient who had thoracic surgery this morning. Vital signs earlier following surgery were as follows: blood pressure 156/94 mm Hg, pulse 100 beats/min, respirations 14/min, and temperature 97.4°F (approximately 36.3°C). Which new finding should be reported to the physician immediately?

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A sudden drop in blood pressure may indicate bleeding or other serious complications following thoracic surgery. It is important to report this finding to the physician immediately. The other vital signs are within normal limits or may be expected to change postoperatively.

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