The Nurse Is Assessing Several Patients Who Have Returned from Surgery.Which

question 30

Multiple Choice

The nurse is assessing several patients who have returned from surgery.Which finding most likely indicates a need for suctioning?

• A)Complaint of pain when breathing
• B)Cough producing thick yellow mucus
• C)Oxygen saturation level of 88%
• D)Drowsiness and respiratory rate of 8

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