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Following general anaesthesia, a patient has the following vital signs: HR 150 bpm; BP 90/50; T 37.7°C; and rigid muscles. The nurse determines the patient is:

A.Recovering as expected from the anaesthesiaB.Exhibiting signs of excessive blood lossC.In pain and requires pain medicationD.Experiencing a reaction to the anaesthesia (malignant hyperthermia)

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