A Nurse Was Involved in the Perioperative Care of a Preterm

A nurse was involved in the perioperative care of a preterm infant requiring cardiothoracic surgery. The infant has now been moved to the NICU. How should the nurse change the focus of her assessment in the postoperative phase?

A) The nurse should assess the client as preterm.
B) The nurse should assess the client's respiratory status.
C) The nurse should assess the client's glucose levels.
D) The nurse should assess the parents' coping mechanisms.