A client has arrived in the postoperative unit.What action by the circulating nurse takes priority?

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Hand-offs are a critical time in client care,and poor communication during this time can lead to serious errors.The postoperative nurse and circulating nurse participate in hand-off report as the priority.Assessing fluid losses and dressings can be done together as part of the report.Ensuring the client is warm is a lower priority.

A Client Has Arrived in the Postoperative Unit