[Answered]: The nurse on a postsurgical nursing unit is…

The nurse on a postsurgical nursing unit is caring for a client who had a colectomy 2 days ago. The client has a recent history of coronary artery disease. The client’s vital signs suddenly change with the BP dropping to 84/86 and the heart rate increasing to . The client is short of breath and complains of pain in his chest. The nurse should do which of the following first? A. Reassess vital signs in 5 min . B. Call for a stat ECG. C. Notify the client’s surgeon. D. Call the rapid response team.