Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 66%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a client in the immediate postoperative period following a pancreatoduodenectomy (Whipple) procedure. The nurse is assessing for decreased fluid volume in the client. What would the nurse assess first?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Vital signs, cardiac rhythm, and peripheral pulses are the first indicators to assess for decreased fluid volume, as hypovolemia often manifests as tachycardia, hypotension, and weak peripheral pulses.