Upon Admission to the Post-Anasthetic Care Unit (PACU),a Client's Aldrete

Upon admission to the post-anasthetic care unit (PACU) ,a client's Aldrete score (post-anesthetic recovery score) is 4.Within 30 minutes,it has become 8.The nurse recognizes this score means that the client:

A) may be dismissed from the PACU
B) must be admitted to a critical care unit
C) needs oxygen
D) needs to remain in the PACU for further evaluation and care

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