The nurse is caring for a 75-year-old client who had radical head and neck surgery. Thirty minutes after awakening from anesthesia, the client becomes agitated, disoriented, and confused. What should the nurse do?
a) Administer a sedative to calm the client down.
b) Document the findings and continue monitoring the client closely.
c) Notify the healthcare provider immediately.
d) Reassure the client that these symptoms are temporary.