The postanesthesia care unit (PACU)nurse has received a patient from the operating room.Upon assessment,the nurse notes drainage seeping through the dressing.What should she do? (Select all that apply.)

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The OR should not be called until the extent of bleeding is noted to be excessive.Some oozing may be expected.Mark dressing with circle around drainage using a black pen.Place time of marking and check area every 10 to 15 minutes,marking any changes and noting vital signs.A progressive increase in or changes in characteristics of drainage warrant a call to the surgeon because this could indicate hemorrhage.Size,location,and depth of the wound influence the amount of drainage.

The Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU)nurse Has Received a Patient from the Operating