A patient who is just waking up after having hip replacement surgery is agitated and confused.Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Administer the ordered opioid.
B) Check the oxygen (O2) saturation.
C) Take the blood pressure and pulse.
D) Apply wrist restraints to secure IV lines.
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