A client has arrived in the postoperative unit. What action by the circulating nurse takes priority?
a. Assessing fluid and blood output
b. Checking the surgical dressings
c. Ensuring the client is warm
d. Participating in hand-off report
ANS: D
Hand-offs are a critical time in client care, and poor communication during this time can lead to serious errors. The postoperative nurse and circulating nurse participate in hand-off report as the priority. Assessing fluid losses and dressings can be done together as part of the report. Ensuring the client is warm is a lower priority.
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