A patient is suspected of developing an Upper Gastrointestinal bleed two days after a total hip replacement. What are the most appropriate nursing actions?

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The most appropriate action for a suspected diagnosis of an Upper Gastrointestinal bleed includes making the patient NPO (nothing by mouth to eat or drink) and inserting a Nasogastric tube to the intermittent suction. This will prevent any chance of increasing irritation to the suspected upper gastrointestinal bleed and allow for appropriate management.

A Patient Is Suspected of Developing an Upper Gastrointestinal Bleed