The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from anaesthesia in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU). On admission to the PACU, the blood pressure (BP) is 124/70. Thirty minutes after admission, the blood pressure is 112/60, with a pulse of 72 and warm, dry skin. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to implement at this time?
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The nurse is caring for a patient who is recovering from anaesthesia in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU), and the vital signs are blood pressure 118/72, pulse 72, respirations 12, and SpO2 91%. The patient is sleepy but awakens easily. Which of the following actions should the nurse take at this time?
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Question 3 of 5
After a new nurse has been oriented to the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU), the charge nurse will evaluate that the orientation has been successful when the new nurse does which of the following actions?
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The nurse is preparing an older-adult patient for discharge from the ambulatory surgical unit following left eye surgery. The patient tells the nurse, 'I do not know if I can take care of myself with this patch over my eye.' Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for the nurse to implement?
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After removal of the nasogastric (NG) tube on the second postoperative day, the patient is placed on a clear liquid diet. Four hours later, the patient complains of sharp, cramping gas pains. Which of the following actions should the nurse take?
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