The nurse is caring for a hospitalized 82-year-old patient who has nasal packing in place to treat a nosebleed.Which of these assessments will require the most immediate nursing action?
A) The patient's temperature is 38.3°C.
B) The nose appears red and swollen.
C) The patient's oxygen saturation is 89%.
D) The patient complains of pain rated as 7 on a 10-point scale.
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