The Nurse Assesses a Patient Who Has Just Arrived in the Postanesthesia

question 8

Multiple Choice

The nurse assesses a patient who has just arrived in the postanesthesia recovery area (PACU) after a blepharoplasty.Which assessment data should be reported to the surgeon immediately?

• A) The patient complains of incisional pain.
• B) The patient's heart rate is 110 beats/minute.
• C) The patient is unable to detect when the eyelids are touched.
• D) The skin around the incision is pale and cold when palpated.