Patients Treated in the PACU Can Be Characterized As

question 32

Multiple Choice

Patients treated in the PACU can be characterized as:

• A)really nervous while awaiting surgery.
• B)verifying insurance coverage for their procedure.
• C)recovering from the effects of the anesthesia.
• D)having an intravenous (IV)line started and preoperative medications administered.

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Definitions:

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