A Client Who Has Just Been Transferred to the Postanesthesia

question 22

Multiple Choice

A client who has just been transferred to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) from surgery is very restless and confused.What is the nurse's first action?

• A) Orient the client and remain with him or her.
• B) Call the surgeon for an intraoperative report.
• C) Notify the physician on call.
• D) Assess the client's level of pain.

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