The Nurse Is Assessing a Patient Who Has Returned to the Care

The nurse is assessing a patient who has returned to the care area after surgery. Which of the following should the nurse do to ensure the patient receives appropriate care?

A) Check the physician's orders to see if all preoperative orders have been rewritten.
B) Schedule the patient for vital signs assessments every four hours.
C) Orient the patient to person, place, and time.
D) Assess the patient's mental status.