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On Admission of a Patient to the Postanesthesia Care Unit

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On admission of a patient to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) ,the blood pressure (BP) is 122/72.Thirty minutes after admission,the BP falls to 114/62,with a pulse of 74 and warm,dry skin.Which action by the nurse is most appropriate?


A) Increase the IV fluid rate.
B) Continue to take vital signs every 15 minutes.
C) Administer oxygen therapy at 100% per mask.
D) Notify the anesthesia care provider (ACP) immediately.

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