During the recovery period, the patient must be observed for underventilation by monitoring for:

A) respiratory apnea
B) congestive heart failure
C) high fever
D) respiratory edema


A) respiratory apnea
During the recovery period, the patient must be observed for underventilation by monitoring for respiratory apnea. It is very important to watch elderly patients and those with pre-existing respiratory insufficiency.

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