The Nurse Is Assessing a Postoperative Client 30 Minutes After

The nurse is assessing a postoperative client 30 minutes after arrival on the postoperative care unit. The nurse notes the client to have a pulse of 138 beats/min, respiratory rate of 32 breaths/min, and stiff muscles. What action does the nurse anticipate implementing as the priority?

A) Assessing the patient's pain level
B) Administering IV dantrolene sodium
C) Obtaining a rectal temperature
D) Requesting arterial blood gasses

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