Jenny is recovering from general anesthesia and her PaO2 is 82 mm Hg. The nurse institutes the "stir-up" regimen which involves
A) assessing the vital signs every time the patient moves during a 15-minute period.
B) administering reversal agents to eradicate the narcotics and anesthetic.
C) elevating the patient's legs 45 degrees to promote venous return.
D) promoting turning, coughing, and deep-breathing with the patient.
D
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