When Planning Care for a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)or

question 21

Multiple Choice

When planning care for a post anesthesia care unit (PACU) or recovery room patient,how often should the nurse plan to assess the patient?

• A)Every 5 minutes
• B)Every 15 minutes
• C)Every 30 minutes
• D)Hourly

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