A client arrives to the surgical nursing unit after surgery. What should be the initial nursing action after surgery? 1. Assess patency of the airway. 2. Check tubes or drains for patency. 3. Check...

A client arrives to the surgical nursing unit after surgery. What should be the initial nursing action after surgery?

1. Assess patency of the airway. 2. Check tubes or drains for patency. 3. Check dressing for bleeding or drainage. 4. Obtain vital signs to compare with those recorded preoperatively.