Ensuring a Rapid Recovery from Anesthesia and Discharging the Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

Ensuring a rapid recovery from anesthesia and discharging the patient when it is safe to so is one goal of ambulatory surgery.Factors that may contribute to a delayed discharge include:

• A) prompt administration of opiates for pain relief.
• B) early postoperative oral intake.
• C) use of a forced air-warming blanket.
• D) administration of a preoperative fluid bolus.

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Appropriateness

The degree to which communication actions are suitable for a particular context or environment.

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A psychological phenomenon where a person experiences discomfort or distress from holding two or more conflicting beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Credibility

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