Multiple Choice
A patient who had a transverse colectomy for diverticulosis 18 hours ago has nasogastric suction. The patient complains of anxiety and incisional pain. The patient's respiratory rate is 32 breaths/min,and the arterial blood gases (ABGs) indicate respiratory alkalosis. Which action should the nurse take first?
A) Check to make sure the nasogastric tube is patent.
B) Give the patient the PRN IV morphine sulfate 4 mg.
C) Notify the health care provider about the ABG results.
D) Teach the patient how to take slow, deep breaths when anxious.
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