On admission,a patient with gastrointestinal bleeding had vital signs of a blood pressure of 140/80 mm Hg,pulse 72 beats/minute,respirations 14 breaths/minute,and temperature 98.8°F (37.1°C).What finding should be reported to the registered nurse (RN)or physician immediately?

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Blood pressure 104/68 mm Hg is a significant drop from the patient's prior pressure and may indicate that the patient is going into shock.Prompt treatment is needed.A.This is a normal pulse.B.Crampy abdominal pain does not indicate acute distress.C.Occult blood in the stool would be expected in the patient with gastrointestinal bleeding.

On Admission,a Patient with Gastrointestinal Bleeding Had Vital Signs of a Blood