Your patient is returned from the PACU after an AKA of the right leg. You know to monitor for postoperative bleeding. Put your actions in the correct order that you would perform them if postoperative bleeding occurs after an amputation.
A. Apply tourniquet that is kept at the bedside to affected limb.
B. Monitor vital signs.
C. Apply a pressure dressing.
D. Call the surgeon.
Answer: A, B, C, D
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