Multiple Choice
During a laparoscopic abdominal procedure, a patient has been placed in the reverse Trendelenburg position and given anesthesia. The patient begins to develop hypotension and their blood pressure drops to 96/52 mmHg. What is the first intervention of the nurse?
A) Open the intravenous line to instill more fluids.
B) Change the bed position so the patient's head is level.
C) Call the Blood Bank for volume expanders to treat hypotension.
D) Increase the CO2 rate on the insufflator.
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