After abdominal surgery, the nurse suspects that the client may have internal bleeding. Which of the following findings is indicative of this complication?
a. Increased blood pressure
b. Incisional pain
c. Abdominal distension
d. Increased urinary output
C
Distension will develop if the internal bleeding occurs. This is a late sign of bleeding.
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.
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