The Nurse Notes That the Oxygen Saturation Is 88% in an Unconscious

question 19

Multiple Choice

The nurse notes that the oxygen saturation is 88% in an unconscious patient who was transferred to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) 10 minutes previously. Which action should the nurse take first?

• A) Elevate the patient's head.
• B) Suction the patient's mouth.
• C) Increase the oxygen flow rate.
• D) Perform the jaw-thrust maneuver.

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