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A 42-year-old patient is recovering from anesthesia in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). On admission to the PACU, the blood pressure (BP) is 124/70. Thirty minutes after admission, the blood pressure falls to 112/60, with a pulse of 72 and warm, dry skin. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to a. increase the rate of the IV fluid replacement. b. continue to take vital signs every 15 minutes. c. administer oxygen therapy at 100% per mask. d. notify the anesthesia c...

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383 pages

Written in 2021/2022

Grade A

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A 42-year-old patient is recovering from anesthesia in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). On admission to the PACU, the blood pressure (BP) is 124/70. Thirty minutes after admission, the blood pressure falls to 112/60, with a pulse of 72 and warm, dry skin. The most appropriate action by the nurse at this time is to a. increase the rate of the IV fluid replacement. b. continue to take vital signs every 15 minutes. c. administer oxygen therapy at 100% per mask. d. notify the anesthesia c...

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383 pages

Written in 2021/2022

Grade A+

Bestzone

NUR 2222 E3 Practice 3 (Broward College) – Questions & Correct Answers

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110 pages

Written in 2026/2027

Grade A+

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49 pages

Written in 2023/2024

Grade A+

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