You are evaluating a patient in the recovery room following an exploratory laparotomy. The patient appears to be asleep. His respiratory rate is 14/min and heart rate is 84/min. To determine the patient's level of consciousness, you speak to the patient, who does not respond. Which of the following should you do FIRST?
A. wait 1 hour and then repeat the attempt
B. shake the patient's arm gently
C. call for help
D. administer a sternal rub the diaphragms
Ans: B. shake the patient's arm gently
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