Naomi, a 40-year-old cook, returns to the recovery unit after a cholecystectomy. During the assessment, the nurse notices that Naomi's blood pressure is gradually dropping and her apical pulse is increasing. What will be the initial nursing action at this time?
A) Prepare and transfuse a unit of fresh whole blood
B) Fast drip 200 cc of present IV fluid and position the patient in Trendelenburg position
C) Immediately notify the physician and report the vital signs obtained
D) Position the patient in Sim's position
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