A postoperative patient rapidly presents with hypotension; rapid, thready pulse; oliguria; and cold, pale skin. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing a hemorrhage. What should be the nurse's first action?

A postoperative patient rapidly presents with hypotension; rapid, thready pulse; oliguria; and cold, pale skin. The nurse suspects that the patient is experiencing a hemorrhage. What should be the nurse's first action?

The nurse is caring for a patient who underwent a craniotomy 48 hours ago. During the assessment, the nurse notes that the patient's pupils are unequal and sluggish to react to light. What should the nurse do first?

The scrub nurse is handing instruments to the surgeon. What technique maintains sterility?

The circulating nurse is preparing a patient for a craniotomy. What should the nurse ensure?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who underwent a cholecystectomy. What symptom should the patient report immediately?