Nursing · Medical Surgical Nursing
A patient has just returned to the recovery unit after abdominal surgery. Which action should the nurse perform first to evaluate respiratory status in the immediate postoperative period?
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- 1Measure and record the patient's urinary output
- 2Assess the patient's oxygen saturation and respiratory rate✓
- 3Check the surgical abdominal dressing for active bleeding
- 4Review the patient's medication administration record
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Assess the patient's oxygen saturation and respiratory rate
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