What is the first assessment the recovery room nurse makes on a newly admitted patient?
A) Heart rate
B) Nail perfusion
C) Core temperature
D) Patency of the airway
Ans: D
Feedback: Patency of the airway and respiratory status should be evaluated first, followed by cardiovascular status and the condition of the surgical site.
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