Mrs. Jensen, 52 years old, is scheduled for an elective lapa…

Mrs. Jensen, 52 years old, is scheduled for an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. During your preoperative assessment, she reports shortness of breath, a productive cough, and her vital signs are BP 145/90, HR 96, SpO2 92% on room air, Temp 37.5°C. Based on her current status, which intervention should the nurse prioritize?

A patient is recovering in the PACU following abdominal surg…

A patient is recovering in the PACU following abdominal surgery. The nurse notices the patient has a low urine output and a blood pressure of 95/60. The nurse collaborates with the healthcare team to address this concern. Which team member is the most appropriate to involve first in this collaboration?

A 45-year-old patient with a history of asthma is scheduled…

A 45-year-old patient with a history of asthma is scheduled for a knee replacement surgery. During the preoperative assessment, the nurse notes the patient’s respiratory status is slightly compromised, and the patient has not used their inhaler recently. The nurse recognizes the need for a collaborative intervention. Which action demonstrates effective collaboration in this situation?