Which of the following postoperative observations must be reported to the physician immediately?
1. Brownish red drainage on the dressing, which is damp
2. Respirations of 20/min
3. Pulse of 72
4. Bright red bleeding
4
Bright red bleeding is not expected and indicates hemorrhage.
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Analysis REF: 942
OBJ: 4 TOP: Complications
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment MSC: NCLEX: Physiological Integrity
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