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A nurse is assessing a surgical client's blood pressure 8 hours after surgery. The client's blood pressure before surgery was 120/80 mm Hg and on admission to the postsurgical nursing unit, it was 110/80 mm Hg. The client's blood pressure is now 90/70 mm Hg. What should the nurse do first?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: A drop to 90/70 mm Hg suggests hypovolemia, likely from bleeding. Checking the dressing for bleeding is the first step to identify the cause before further interventions.

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