The nurse is assessing a client admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after abdominal surgery.The client's respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min and breath sounds are decreased in the bases.What is the nurse's priority action?
A) Prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan) .
B) Assess oxygen saturation and level of consciousness.
C) Call a code or the Rapid Response Team.
D) Turn the client and perform chest physiotherapy.
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Q2: A client who is being admitted to
Q4: The nurse is caring for a client
Q5: A client who has just been transferred
Q6: The nurse reviews the initial postanesthesia care
Q7: The nurse is caring for a client
Q8: A client is brought to the postanesthesia
Q9: The nurse is caring for several clients
Q10: The nurse is caring for a client
Q11: The nurse is performing a hand-off report
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