A Patient Undergoing Preadmission Testing Before Same-Day Surgery Asks How

question 9

Multiple Choice

A patient undergoing preadmission testing before same-day surgery asks how long he will remain in the recovery area before being allowed to go home. The nurse's most informative response would be:

• A) 30 to 60 minutes.
• B) 1 to 3 hours.
• C) 5 to 6 hours.
• D) 6 to 8 hours.

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