The PACU nurse is caring for an unconscious patient. Assessment reveals diminished breath sounds bilaterally. Which action should the nurse take?
a. Hyperventilate the patient with an Ambu bag.
b. Increase bi-nasal oxygen to 3 L/min.
c. Elevate the head of bed 45 degrees.
d. Document "diminished breath sounds in both lower lobes."
D
Mild atelectasis is an expected sign after anesthesia for the first 48 hours after surgery. This finding is considered a normal finding while the patient is in the PACU and would require no further intervention unless other signs and symptoms, such as decreased oxygen saturation, were present.
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