The nurse is caring for a patient who recently had abdominal surgery.Which assessment finding requires the nurse's immediate attention?

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Urine output of 20 mL in an hour is inadequate and could indicate that the patient is not perfusing properly.Bruising is a common occurrence after surgery,from small blood vessels leaking blood under the skin after an incision is made.Constipation is normal after abdominal surgery,as anesthesia,surgery,and pain medications slow bowl motility.Abdominal pain of 4/10 may require an analgesic but does not indicate an emergent or urgent finding.

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