A patient recovering from surgery becomes restless,has a drop in blood pressure,increase in heart rate,and is breathing at a rate of 30 per minute.Which action should the nurse take first?

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The patient is experiencing a complication and must be carefully monitored to ensure that a patent airway is maintained.A.Then vital signs can be obtained.C.The physician should be notified.D.If appropriate,the family can be notified of the change in patient's condition.

A Patient Recovering from Surgery Becomes Restless,has a Drop in Blood