After a cesarean delivery under general anesthesia, which assessment by the nurse is most critical?
A.
Airway
B.
Circulation
C.
Lochia
D.
Vital signs
ANS: A
Airway always comes first. The other assessments are important, but nothing takes priority over assessment of the airway.
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