The nurse is caring for a patient who has begun to awaken after 30 minutes in the postanaesthesia care unit (PACU), who is restless and shouting at the nurse. The patient’s oxygen saturation is 99%, and recent laboratory results are normal. Which of the following actions by the nurse is most appropriate?Answera. Insert an oral or nasal airwayb. Notify the anesthetistc. Orient the patient to person, time, andplaced. Be sure that the patient’s IV lines aresecuree. Administer Morphine 5 mg IV STAT
[Answered]: The nurse is caring for a patient who has begun…
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