What should the RN do with a patient with post-op vitals BP 88/50, HR 124, RR 22, and wanting to schedule a shower?
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Correct answer: Delay shower, assess further and stabilize hemodynamics
Unstable vital signs show hypovolemia/hypotension—address this before non-urgent tasks like a shower.
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