The nurse reviews the initial postanesthesia care unit (PACU)flow record and notes that the client is alert and oriented -3 when stimulated,pulse is 88 per minute and regular,respirations are 12 per minute and unlabored,and oxygen saturation is 95% on 2 LPM of nasal oxygen.What is the nurse's priority action at this time?

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Initial assessment on the client entering the PACU that should be recorded on the flow chart record includes level of consciousness,temperature,pulse,respirations,oxygen saturation,and blood pressure.In addition,the nurse should examine the surgical area for bleeding.These items were missing from the initial assessment.

The Nurse Reviews the Initial Postanesthesia Care Unit (PACU)flow Record