What is the priority nursing assessment for a patient who his receiving postoperative epidural analgesia with hydromorphone (Dilaudid) ?
A) Respiratory rate, depth, and pattern
B) Skin underneath the epidural dressing
C) Bladder scanning to check for urinary retention
D) Itching on the trunk and/or extremities
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