A nurse answers a call light on the postoperative nursing unit.The client states there was a sudden gush of blood from the incision,and the nurse sees a blood spot on the sheet.What action should the nurse take first?
A) Assess the client's blood pressure.
B) Perform hand hygiene and apply gloves.
C) Reinforce the dressing with a clean one.
D) Remove the dressing to assess the wound.
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