The nurse assess a female client following a hysterectomy in the postanesthesia recovery.. a.. cool, and slightly diaphoretic. Her BP is 92/68 and her pulse is 108 and thready. What initial action should the nurse take?
A. Replace the client's nasal cannula with face mask to increase available oxygen.
B. Check the client's surgical dressing and estimate the current level of blood loss
C. Obtain a prescription for a dopamine (Intropin) infusion from the anesthesiologist.
D. Perform a venipuncture to type and crossmatch the client for a blood transfusion
Ans: B. Check the client's surgical dressing and estimate the current level of blood loss
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