The PACU nurse is receiving the client from the OR. Which intervention should the nurse implement first?
1. Assess the client's breath sounds
2. Apply oxygen via nasal cannula
3. Take the client's BP
4. Monitor the pulse ox reading
1. Assess the client's breath sounds
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