As she began to wake after surgery, Mrs. P became extremely restless. Which of the following should the recovery room nurse likely administer first?
A) A narcotic to ease the pain
B) Antibiotics to prevent an infection
C) Electrolytes to correct an imbalance
D) Oxygen to correct hypoxia
D
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Restlessness after surgery may appear to be caused by pain, but is a symptom of hypoxia. Oxygen may even be given prophylactically, but narcotics may worsen the hypoxia. Antibiotics should never be given unless needed, and there is no indication that Mrs. P needs electrolytes.
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