medium · NCLEX-RN pharmacology
A client is in the 'Anesthetic Recovery' phase after surgery and is receiving low-dose dobutamine.
According to the source material, which 'Escalation red flag' should the nurse watch for when positioning this client?
- Turning the client every two hours to prevent pressure injuries, as the next nursing response.
- Placing a pillow under the knee after certain vascular procedures without a specific order.
- Keeping the client NPO until the gag reflex returns.
- Elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees to support ventilation, at this point in care.
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