Cholecystectomy procedure

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You have just heard a report on your patient, Mrs. Smith, who has just returned from the OR after a cholecystectomy. She has an IV of D5 in ½ NS infusing at 100cc's per hour, O2 at 4L per nasal cannula, an NG tube attached to continuous low wall suction, and a Foley catheter. She has been medicated for incisional discomfort with 10mg of Morphine Sulphate sc one hour ago. The report revealed that Mrs. Smith is slightly nauseated. Her husband is in the room with her. Which of the following assessments is priority upon entering the room?

Check to see if the oxygen is set at the proper flow rate The temperature of the room The position of the side rails Assessment of the wound for drainage.

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