A patient is being transferred to a room from the PACU.What should the nurse do upon transfer?

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Mark dressing with circle around drainage using a black pen.Never use felt tip marker to mark dressing because ink can bleed into gauze,contaminating incision site.Once patient is transferred to bed,immediately attach any existing oxygen tubing,hang IV fluids,check IV flow rate,attach nasogastric (NG)tube to suction,and place indwelling catheter in drainage position.Reinforce pressure dressing,or change simple dressing as ordered and needed.First dressing changes most often occur 24 hours postoperatively and usually are done by physician.

A Patient Is Being Transferred to a Room from the PACU.What