The nurse is caring for a postoperative nephrectomy pt. the nurse notes during the first several hours of the shift a marked and steady downward trend in blood pressure. how does the nurse interpret this finding?
a. hypertension had been corrected.
b. internal hemorrhage is possible
c. the other kidney is failing
d. this is an expected response to medication
Answer: b. internal hemorrhage is possible
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