A Patient Who Is Just Waking Up After Having Hip

question 5

Multiple Choice

A patient who is just waking up after having hip replacement surgery is agitated and confused.Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Administer the ordered opioid.
• B) Check the oxygen (O²) saturation.
• C) Take the blood pressure and pulse.
• D) Apply wrist restraints to secure IV lines.

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