A patient returns to the observation area after outpatient septoplasty for a deviated septum.Which observation should most concern the nurse?
A) The patient swallows frequently.
B) The patient's blood pressure is 136/88 mm Hg.
C) The patient complains of tenderness in the nasal area.
D) The patient's moustache dressing has a 2-centimeter area of blood on it.
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