The nurse receives a patient in the recovery room who just returned from a fiberoptic bronchoscopy under local anesthesia.Which of the following actions should the nurse take first?
A) Determine the type and rate of IV fluids.
B) Ensure the patient's head is elevated to at least 45°.
C) Verify postprocedure orders for pain control.
D) Encourage the patient's family members to visit quietly.
Correct Answer:
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