A 50-year-old male patient has been admitted to the postsurgical unit from the PACU after having a total thyroidectomy. The nurse is now conducting an admission assessment and planning the patient's subsequent care
When providing this patient's care, the nurse should emphasize which of the following actions?
A) Changing the patient's surgical dressing as ordered
B) Monitoring and treating the patient's pain
C) Maintaining the patient's fluid status
D) Protecting the patient's airway
D
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