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A client is recovering on the surgical unit 2 hours after a total abdominal hysterectomy. The practical nurse (PN) observes that the client's heart rate has steadily increased from 78 to 114 beats per minute, and the blood pressure has trended down from 128/82 to 100/64 mm Hg over the past hour. Which of the following is the most appropriate next action for the PN?

  1. A
    Document the findings in the electronic health record and recheck the vital signs in 4 hours.
  2. B
    Administer the client's prescribed as-needed analgesic medication for postoperative pain.
  3. Notify the registered nurse (RN) immediately regarding the vital sign trends.Cevap
  4. D
    Increase the continuous intravenous fluid infusion rate to stabilize the blood pressure.

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Notify the registered nurse (RN) immediately regarding the vital sign trends.
The client's increasing heart rate and decreasing blood pressure in the immediate postoperative period are critical indicators of potential hemorrhage or hypovolemic shock. The priority action to reduce the client's risk is to recognize this physiological decline and immediately notify the RN or healthcare provider for urgent collaborative intervention.

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1
Analyze the client's postoperative vital signs.
The client is exhibiting a rising heart rate (tachycardia) and a falling blood pressure (hypotension).
Tracking vital sign trends helps identify early physiological decline.
2
Correlate the findings with potential surgical complications.
Tachycardia combined with hypotension shortly after major abdominal surgery is a classic early indicator of hypovolemic shock or internal hemorrhage.
Recognizing the mechanism behind the vital sign changes is necessary for risk reduction.
3
Determine the appropriate scope of practice for the PN.
The PN must immediately report these critical findings to the supervising RN or healthcare provider.
Rapid escalation ensures the client receives timely medical assessment and intervention, preventing further harm.

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Early Recognition of Postoperative Shock
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Reduction of Risk Potential

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