Multiple Choice
The nurse assesses that the oxygen saturation is 89% in an unconscious patient who was transferred from surgery to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) 15 minutes ago.Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Elevate the patient's head.
B) Suction the patient's mouth.
C) Increase the oxygen flow rate.
D) Perform the jaw-thrust maneuver.
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