A client who underwent ambulatory surgery is being prepared…

A client who underwent ambulatory surgery is being prepared for discharge to home. The client’s adult caregiver is present. The nurse has provided verbal and written discharge instructions. Which action by the nurse is most critical to confirm effective discharge teaching and client/caregiver understanding?

The PACU nurse is continuously monitoring a patient recoveri…

The PACU nurse is continuously monitoring a patient recovering from anesthesia, focusing on detecting early signs of respiratory depression. The patient is receiving opioid analgesics. Which noninvasive monitoring methods are appropriate for the nurse to utilize for early detection of respiratory depression in this high-risk patient? Select all that apply.