The ambulatory setting adheres to the same sterile/aseptic ...

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The ambulatory setting adheres to the same sterile/aseptic techniques as do hospital settings.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

When would a patient receive a follow-up phone call from a nurse at an ASC?
 
  a. 4 hours after the procedure
  b. Within 48 hours of the procedure
  c. The following week
  d. At the patient's postoperative visit with the surgeon

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The same standards of care are followed for ambulatory patients as for hospitalized surgical patients, including strict adherence to the principles of aseptic and sterile techniques.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Because most complications occur within the first 48 hours after surgery, a follow-up call is made by the registered nurse to check on the patient's progress and reiterate the postoperative instructions.