An adult patient has just been admitted to the PACU following abdominal surgery. As the patient begins to awaken, he is uncharacteristically restless. The nurse checks his skin and it is cold, moist, and pale. The nurse is concerned the patient may be at risk for what?

An adult patient has just been admitted to the PACU following abdominal surgery. As the patient begins to awaken, he is uncharacteristically restless. The nurse checks his skin and it is cold, moist, and pale. The nurse is concerned the patient may be at risk for what?

The perioperative nurse is providing care for a patient who underwent a thyroidectomy 24 hours ago. What complication should the nurse monitor for in the immediate postoperative period?

The OR nurse is preparing the sterile field. What action maintains surgical asepsis?

The circulating nurse is preparing for a lengthy procedure. What should the nurse ensure is available?

The nurse is providing discharge teaching to a patient who underwent a cataract extraction. What should the nurse instruct the patient to avoid?