A nurse is admitting a client to the surgical unit from the PACU following a cholecystectomy. Which of the following assessments is the nurse's priority?

A. Surgical dressing: While assessing the surgical dressing is important to check for bleeding or infection, it is not the immediate priority after surgery. B. Oxygen saturation: Ensuring adequate oxygenation is the priority in the immediate postoperative period. Monitoring oxygen saturation helps detect any respiratory issues, such as hypoxia, which is critical after anesthesia. C. Bowel sounds: Bowel sounds are important to assess, especially after abdominal surgery, but they are not the priority immediately postoperatively. The focus should be on maintaining oxygenation and addressing respiratory function first. D. Temperature: Monitoring the temperature is important, as a fever may indicate infection, but it is not as urgent as ensuring that the client is adequately oxygenated and stable after surgery.