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geodog55

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on: Jul 22, 2018
How frequently should a patient admitted to the PACU after a surgical procedure be assessed?
 
  a. Every 30 minutes c. Every hour
  b. Every 15 minutes and prn d. Every two hours

Question 2

The nurse is preparing to conduct a sexual history with a patient. Which of the following is not included in this history?
 
  a. social history c. medication use
  b. physical examination d. medical history


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Reply #1 on: Jul 22, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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The standard for routine surgical cases is to obtain a full set of vital signs and to perform modified physical assessment at least every 15 minutes for at least the first hour of time spent in the PACU. More frequent taking of vital signs and overall physical assessment are done with less stable patients.

Answer to Question 2

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A sexual history includes a social history, medical history, medication history, and recreational drug use history.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 22, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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