After assisting with the transfer of a patient from the post-anesthesia care unit into a bed on the unit, a nurse should first

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After transferring a patient from the post-anesthesia care unit, the nurse should perform a physical assessment to ensure that the patient is stable and there are no immediate concerns that need to be addressed. Reviewing the physician's orders and determining the type and amount of intravenous fluid hanging are important tasks, but should be done after the physical assessment. Reassuring the patient is also important, but should not be the first priority.

After Assisting with the Transfer of a Patient from the Post-Anesthesia