During Recovery from Anesthesia in the Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

During recovery from anesthesia in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) , a patient's vital signs are blood pressure 118/72, pulse 76, respirations 12, and SpO₂ 91%. The patient is sleepy but awakens easily. Which action should the nurse take at this time?

A) Place the patient in a side-lying position.
B) Encourage the patient to take deep breaths.
C) Prepare to transfer the patient from the PACU.
D) Increase the rate of the postoperative IV fluids.

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