When the patient returns from surgery, the nursing assistant should
A. encourage fluids because the patient has been NPO.
B. keep the side rails up until the nurse advises you to put them down.
C. take complete vital signs every hour for the rest of the shift.
D. stimulate the patient frequently until he awakens.
Answer: B
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