The nurse is caring for a patient in the post anesthesia care unit (PACU) .What is the nurse's priority responsibility for the patient while in this unit?
A) Monitoring urine output
B) Maintaining a patent airway
C) Administering pain medication
D) Assessing readiness for discharge
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