A patient is admitted from the anesthesia recovery department after a vaginal hysterectomy. She has been placed on a morphine patient-controlled analgesia pump. What vital sign is imperative for the nurse to assess in this patient?
A) Blood pressure
B) Pulse
C) Respiration
D) Temperature
C
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A. 26% B. 40% C. 56% D. 70%