A 42-year-old patient is recovering from anaesthesia in the PACU following a hysterectomy.Her preoperative blood pressure was 120/68 mm Hg,and on admission to the PACU,her blood pressure was 124/70 mm Hg.Thirty minutes after admission,her blood pressure is 112/60 mm Hg.Her pulse is 72 beats/min,and her skin is warm and dry.What is the most appropriate nursing action at this time?

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The patient's blood pressure is slightly lower, but still within a normal range for recovery from anaesthesia. The patient's pulse and skin are also normal. Therefore, the most appropriate nursing action is to continue monitoring the patient and taking vital signs every 15 minutes. Administering oxygen therapy via mask or increasing the rate of IV fluid replacement is not indicated based on the patient's current vital signs. There is no immediate need to notify the anaesthesiologist.

A 42-Year-Old Patient Is Recovering from Anaesthesia in the PACU