J.O.'s assessment is negative for any further signs and symptoms of an evolving complication
What do you think your best course of action is?
What will be an ideal response?
Answers here may vary slightly. Because his assessment findings are negative, the nurse likely would
continue to monitor J.O. every hour, noting any changes and immediately reporting those changes
to the physician.
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