Multiple Choice
In the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) ,a patient's vital signs are blood pressure 116/72 mm Hg,pulse 74 beats/min,respirations 12 breaths/min,and SpO? 91%. The patient is sleepy but awakens easily. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Place the patient in a side-lying position.
B) Encourage the patient to take deep breaths.
C) Prepare to transfer the patient to a clinical unit.
D) Increase the rate of the postoperative IV fluids.
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