The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is Recovering

The nurse is caring for a client who is recovering from anaesthesia in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU) , and the vital signs are blood pressure 118/72, pulse 76, respirations 12, and SpO2 91%. The client is sleepy but awakens easily. Which of the followingactions should the nurse take at this time?

A) Place the client in a side-lying position.
B) Encourage the client to take deep breaths.
C) Prepare to transfer the client from the PACU.
D) Increase the rate of the postoperative IV fluids.