The nurse is assessing a patient who has returned to the care area after surgery. What should the nurse do to ensure the patient receives appropriate care?
A. Orient the patient to person, place, and time.
B. Schedule the patient for vital signs assessments every four hours.
C. Assess the patient's mental status.
D. Check the physician's orders to see if preoperative orders have been reordered.
Answer: D
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