A client had surgical repair of a fractured ankle under local anesthesia and is being transferred from the postanesthesia care unit (PACU)to the surgical floor.Once admitted,what is the nurse's priority action?

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On admission to the surgical floor from the PACU,the nurse should assess vital signs every 15 minutes F1F1F1S1xF1F1F104,then every 30 minutes F1F1F1S1xF1F1F104 and every 2 hours F1F1F1S1xF1F1F104.After vital signs,the nurse would continue with assessments,including the surgical site and pain.An IV should already be inserted before arrival to the surgical unit.

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