Multiple Choice
When a patient is transferred from the PACU to the clinical surgical unit, the first action by the nurse on the surgical unit should be to
A) assess the patient's pain.
B) take the patient's vital signs.
C) check the rate of the IV infusion.
D) read the postoperative orders.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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