A nurse is taking care of a client during the immediate postoperative period. Which of the following actions performed during the immediate postoperative period is most important?
A) Initiate rehabilitation measures.
B) Monitor the client for complications.
C) Prepare a room for the client.
D) Assess the client's readiness to learn.
B
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The immediate postoperative period refers to the first 24 hours after surgery. During this time, the nurse monitors the client for complications as he or she recovers from anesthesia. Once the client is stable, the nurse prepares a room for the client's return and assesses the client to prevent or minimize potential complications. Rehabilitation and client education are important but are lesser priorities at this early stage of recovery.
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