A person is demonstrating signs of postoperative haemorrhage. Which of the following would be an appropriate nursing intervention at this time?

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Applying sterile pads and a snug pressure dressing to the area can help control the bleeding and prevent further complications. This is a priority nursing intervention for postoperative haemorrhage. Slow the intravenous fluid administration rate and supporting the person's physiologic mechanism for dissolving clots may be appropriate interventions for certain situations, but they are not the immediate priority in this case. Raising the head of the person's bed would not address the postoperative haemorrhage.

A Person Is Demonstrating Signs of Postoperative Haemorrhage