Post-Surgical Hemodynamic Assessment

Easy Physiological Adaptation Hemodynamics

A nurse is reviewing a patient’s hemodynamic status after a major surgical procedure. The patient's current heart rate is 100 beats per minute, blood pressure is 110/70 mmHg, and respiratory rate is 22 breaths per minute. The nurse notes that the patient appears slightly diaphoretic and anxious. Which of the following actions should the nurse take next to assess the patient's hemodynamic stability?

Administer a sedative to relieve the patient's anxiety.

Obtain an electrocardiogram (ECG) to assess for arrhythmias.

Encourage the patient to take deep breaths to reduce the respiratory rate.

Initiate intravenous fluid replacement therapy.

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