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What does the postoperative phase of nursing encompass?
What does the postoperative phase of nursing encompass?
- Preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative phases (correct)
- Intraoperative and postoperative phases
- Preoperative and postoperative phases
- Postoperative phase only
Which of the following is NOT a part of nursing interventions during the postoperative phase?
Which of the following is NOT a part of nursing interventions during the postoperative phase?
- Assessing and maintaining fluid and electrolyte balance
- Monitoring vital signs
- Managing pain
- Administering anesthesia (correct)
When can a patient be transferred from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to the clinical unit or home?
When can a patient be transferred from the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) to the clinical unit or home?
- When free from symptoms of complications and stable (correct)
- Once admitted to the hospital
- When the anesthesia has completely worn off
- Immediately after surgery
Why is ongoing nursing assessment essential on the postoperative nursing floor?
Why is ongoing nursing assessment essential on the postoperative nursing floor?
Where should the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) ideally be located?
Where should the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) ideally be located?
What is the recommended guideline by ASPAN regarding the recovery area for critically ill patients?
What is the recommended guideline by ASPAN regarding the recovery area for critically ill patients?
What is the purpose of immediate post-anaesthesia nursing care (phase 1) in the PACU?
What is the purpose of immediate post-anaesthesia nursing care (phase 1) in the PACU?
What is 'fast-tracking' in the context of post-anaesthesia care?
What is 'fast-tracking' in the context of post-anaesthesia care?
What equipment is typically supplied in each patient care space in an operating room?
What equipment is typically supplied in each patient care space in an operating room?
What determines the length of stay in the PACU for a patient?
What determines the length of stay in the PACU for a patient?
