A Patient Is Transferred from the Operating Room to the Recovery

question 8

Multiple Choice

A patient is transferred from the operating room to the recovery room after undergoing an open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF) of his left ankle.Which is the first assessment to make?

• A) Check ankle dressings for hemorrhage.
• B) Check airway for patency.
• C) Check intravenous site.
• D) Check pedal pulse.

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