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NCLEX RN Practice Question

A nurse is assessing the vital signs of a post-operative client who is recovering from abdominal surgery. The client’s heart rate has steadily increased from 78 bpm to 102 bpm over the past two hours. What action should the nurse take as a priority?

  • Request a complete blood count (CBC) to check for decreased hemoglobin levels.

  • Continue to monitor the client’s heart rate and document the trend.

  • Assess for other signs of hypovolemia or bleeding and notify the healthcare provider.

  • Provide pain management and reassess in another two hours.

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Physiological Integrity
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