The nurse is administering IV fluid boluses and nasogastric irrigation to a patient with acute gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding. Which assessment finding is most important for the nurse to communicate to the health care provider?
a. The bowel sounds are hyperactive in all four quadrants.
b. The patient's lungs have crackles audible to the midchest.
c. The nasogastric (NG) suction is returning coffee-ground material.
d. The patient's blood pressure (BP) has increased to 142/84 mm Hg.
b. The patient's lungs have crackles audible to the midchest.
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a. K+ supplements b. Atropine c. Epinephrine d. Digoxin immune Fab (Digibind)
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1. Show client how the lift works. 2. Talk to client about prior transfers. 3. Plan another method for transferring. 4. Sedate client and wait for 15 minutes.