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What Is Included in the Verbal Report Given to the PACU

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What is included in the verbal report given to the PACU nurse once the patient reaches the recovery area?


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Sphygmomanometer

A device used to measure blood pressure, typically consisting of an inflatable cuff, a measuring unit (either mercury or aneroid), and a mechanism for inflation which may be manual or automatic.

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An inaccurately elevated measurement or reading, often due to procedural or equipment errors.

Hemoglobin

A protein in red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.

Sphygmomanometer

A tool designed for blood pressure assessment, featuring a cuff that can be inflated to constrict blood flow, along with a manometer to gauge the pressure.

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