The nurse is caring for a client who has just been brought to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after surgery.The client's oxygen saturation is 92% and his hemoglobin is 14 g/dL.What is the nurse's first action?
A) Assess the client's pain response.
B) Determine whether the client is alert and oriented.
C) Increase oxygen and auscultate lung sounds.
D) Assess vital signs and temperature.
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