The nurse is performing a postoperative assessment on a patient who has just returned from a hernia repair.The patient's blood pressure is 90/60 mm Hg,and the apical pulse is 108.The nurse's first action would be to:

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A decrease in blood pressure and tachycardia could indicate postoperative bleeding.The first action of the nurse should be to check the dressing and then report to the RN.

The Nurse Is Performing a Postoperative Assessment on a Patient