The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse is caring for a patient who just arrived from the operating room after a colon resection. The patient is complaining of severe pain and becoming increasingly restless and tachycardic. Who does the nurse consult regarding this patient's condition?

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The anesthesiologist is responsible for managing the patient's pain and sedation during and after surgery.

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Nurse Is Caring for a Patient