Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 84%
Simulated
A nurse is caring for a client who is postoperative following an endoscopy with moderate (conscious) sedation. Which of the following assessment findings is the nurse's priority?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
Assessing the gag reflex is the priority post-endoscopy with sedation to ensure safe swallowing before eating or drinking. Pain, extremity warmth, and temperature are secondary.