A postanesthesia care nurse is evaluating a patient for possible transfer to the surgical unit. Which assessment should prevent the patient's transfer?
a. Blood pressure of 126/78 mm Hg
b. Pulse rate of 82 beats/min
c. Pulse oximeter reading of 85%
d. Respirations of 22 breaths/min
C
The pulse oximeter reading should be 95% to 100%. The patient should not be transferred from the recovery room until the vital signs are stable, respiratory and circulatory functions are ade-quate, pain is minimal, the patient is easily awakened, no complications have been experienced, and the gag reflex is present.
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