The Child Was Just Transferred to the Postanesthesia Unit (PACU)

question 15

Multiple Choice

The child was just transferred to the postanesthesia unit (PACU) and report given. The nurse has performed baseline vital signs, the child is stable and pain is under control. What should the nurse do next?

• A) Document
• B) Allow the parents to visit the child
• C) Discharge the child
• D) Look for signs of infection
• E) Offer clear liquids

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