A client has had an invasive abdominal surgery to relieve an obstruction of the common bile duct. The client’s surgery is completed, and the client has been transferred to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU). The PACU nurse observes that the client suddenly appears red in the face and appears to be coughing despite the presence of an endotracheal tube and ventilator support. What action would the PACU nurse take first?
[Expert Solution]: A client has had an invasive abdominal…
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