Following abdominal surgery,the nurse suspects that the client may be having internal bleeding.Which of the following findings is indicative of this complication?

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Signs of internal bleeding following abdominal surgery may include abdominal distention;swelling or bruising around the incision;increased pain;a drop in blood pressure;elevated heart and respiratory rates;thready pulse;cool,clammy,pale skin;and restlessness.The client who is hemorrhaging will have a decreased blood pressure.Incisional pain may occur as a result of surgery.A continuous increase in pain in conjunction with other symptoms of bleeding may indicate internal hemorrhaging.A client who is bleeding will have a decreased urinary output.

Following Abdominal Surgery,the Nurse Suspects That the Client May Be