Depending on How the Patient Feels in PACU,he or She

question 12

True/False

Depending on how the patient feels in PACU,he or she may drive home after a general anesthetic agent has been given.

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Definitions:

Urinary Retention

The inability to completely empty the bladder during urination, which can lead to discomfort and potentially serious health complications.

Catheterization

A medical procedure involving the insertion of a thin, flexible tube into a body cavity, duct, or vessel.

Specific Gravity

The ratio of the density of a substance to the density of a reference substance; typically, for liquids, water is used as the reference.

Polycystic Kidney Disease

A genetic disorder characterized by the growth of numerous cysts in the kidneys, which can lead to impaired kidney function and kidney failure.