Assess the oxygen saturation

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Assignment:

A nurse from the surgical ward receives a telephone call from the recovery room during which she is informed that a client who underwent surgery for underwater seal drainage is being transferred to her ward. Which of the following actions should the nurse take FIRST on arrival of the client to the surgical ward?

a) Assess the pain status

b) Assess the oxygen saturation

c) Clean dressing site and ensure it is dry and intact

d) Check tubes for placement, patency and amount of drainage

Reference no: EM133670285

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