Multiple Choice
The nurse admits a patient to the surgical unit from the postanesthesia care unit.The patient has an oral airway in place and awakens only to painful stimuli.What is the priority nursing action?
A) Remove the oral airway and elevate the head of the bed.
B) Position the patient with the head turned to the side.
C) Measure vital signs and check surgical dressing.
D) Call the surgeon and obtain postoperative prescriptions.
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