Which Finding Would the PACU Nurse Evaluate as Indicating the Patient

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which finding would the PACU nurse evaluate as indicating the patient is progressing toward maintaining his own airway?

• A) The patient snores while breathing.
• B) The patient is "fighting" the oral airway.
• C) The patient requires suctioning every 15 minutes.
• D) The patient's oxygen saturation is below 90% on room air.

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