Which of the following early postoperative observations should be reported immediately?
a. "Coffee ground" emesis
b. Shivering
c. Scanty urine output
d. Evidence of pain
ANS: A
Any emesis that is red or coffee ground should be reported immediately as it indicates GI bleeding. Shivering, scanty urine output, and evidence of pain are within normal expectation of a postsurgical patient.
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