A postoperative unit nurse is caring for four clients. Which client does the nurse assess as the priority?

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Inadvertent post-operative hypothermia (IPH) occurs when the client's temperature drops below 36 $\degree$C (96. $\degree$ F) and can lead to various problems, including shivering, prolonged bleeding, infection, and cardiac dysrhythmias that may result in cardiac arrest or death. The nurse would assess this client first. A pulse of 106 beats/minute is slightly tachycardic but not unexpected after surgery. The nurse would see the client requesting pain medication next. The nurse can delegate helping a client to the bathroom.

A Postoperative Unit Nurse Is Caring for Four Clients °\degree° C (959

A Postoperative Unit Nurse Is Caring for Four Clients $\degree$ C (959