A patient has just arrived in the recovery room. As part of the evaluation for determining discharge from the postanesthesia recovery unit, what will be the nurse's next action?

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The nurse's immediate priority in the recovery room is to assess the patient's condition and ensure that the patient's vital signs and level of consciousness are stable. This includes assessing the patient's respirations, oxygen saturation, consciousness, circulation, and activity. Pain management and patient and family preferences can be addressed after the patient's condition has been stabilized. Taking the patient's temperature is also important, but not as urgent as assessing vital signs and consciousness.

A Patient Has Just Arrived in the Recovery Room