A patient is transferred from the operating room to the recovery room after undergoing an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of his left ankle. Which is the first assessment to make?
A) Check ankle dressings.
B) Check airway for patency.
C) Check intravenous site.
D) Check vital signs.
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