In the postanesthesia care unit (PACU),a patient's vital signs are blood pressure 116/72,pulse 74,respirations 12,and SpO₂ 91%.The patient is sleepy but awakens easily.Which action should the nurse take first?

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The patient's borderline SpO₂ and sleepiness indicate hypoventilation.The nurse should stimulate the patient and remind the patient to take deep breaths.Placing the patient in a lateral position is needed when the patient first arrives in the PACU and is unconscious.The stable blood pressure and pulse indicate that no changes in fluid intake are required.The patient is not fully awake and has a low SpO₂,indicating that transfer from the PACU to a clinical unit is not appropriate.

In the Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU),a Patient's Vital Signs Are