Late signs of hemorrhage in the postoperative period following an amputation include:
1. restlessness and increasing respirations.
2. cyanosis and hypotension.
3. confusion and seizures.
4. headache and hypertension.
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Cyanosis and hypotension are late signs of hemorrhage in the postoperative period following an amputation.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 941
OBJ: 4 TOP: Complications
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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