The Nurse Is Assessing a Client Admitted to the Postanesthesia

question 14

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing a client admitted to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) after abdominal surgery.The client's respiratory rate is 8 breaths/min and breath sounds are decreased in the bases.What is the nurse's priority action?

• A) Prepare to administer naloxone (Narcan).
• B) Assess oxygen saturation and level of consciousness.
• C) Call a code or the Rapid Response Team.
• D) Turn the client and perform chest physiotherapy.

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