A client just returned to the surgical unit after a gastric bypass. What action by the nurse is the priority?
a. Assess the client's pain.
b. Check the surgical incision.
c. Ensure an adequate airway.
d. Program the morphine pump.
ANS: C
All actions are appropriate care measures for this client; however, airway is always the priority. Bariatric clients tend to have short, thick necks that complicate airway management.
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