The nurse, caring for a postoperative client, will apply supplemental oxygen because:
1. the client needs it.
2. of anesthetic gasses in the lungs.
3. it helps control blood pressure.
4. it helps with wound healing.
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Postoperative clients require supplemental oxygen because they may still be retaining anesthetic gasses in the lungs. The client will not be able to state that they need oxygen. Oxygen will not control blood pressure nor will it help with wound healing.
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