A nurse is performing a postoperative assessment on a patient who has just returned from a hernia repair.The patient's blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg, and the apical pulse is 108 beats/min.What should be the nurse's first action?

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The nurse should first check the dressing for bleeding, as hypotension and tachycardia can indicate bleeding or fluid loss.

A Nurse Is Performing a Postoperative Assessment on a Patient