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charchew

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on: Jul 18, 2018
Time spent in the PACU varies from patient to patient and can change with each patient.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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A patient having a surgical procedure performed in a physician's office does not need postoperative care and should be able to leave immediately after it is over.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


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taylorsonier

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Reply #1 on: Jul 18, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: T
The duration and type of postoperative observation varies according to patient condition, need for physiologic support, complexity of procedure, type of anesthetic agent used, need for pain therapy, and period of monitoring parameters.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: F
Regardless of the surgical setting or procedure, the patient should be observed and monitored postoperatively for physiologic and psychological conditions in a postsurgical setting before being transferred or discharged.


charchew

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Reply 2 on: Jul 18, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

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