Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 63%
Simulated
A nurse is collecting data from a client who is 8 hours postoperative following abdominal surgery. The client's blood pressure is 94/56 mm Hg. Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Comparing the current blood pressure with the preoperative value helps determine the clinical significance and guides further action.