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NCLEX-RN® question of the day

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The question

On post-operative day 1, the patient's condition has deteriorated. Which nursing action should the nurse implement FIRST?

  1. Administer prescribed PRN analgesic medication for pain
  2. Encourage ambulation to promote bowel motility
  3. Notify the surgeon immediately of the patient's changing condition
  4. Document the assessment findings in the medical record
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