Which Patient Finding Would Indicate the Need for Further Monitoring

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which patient finding would indicate the need for further monitoring rather than discharge home after an outpatient surgical procedure?

• A) Pain management with opioid analgesics
• B) Lethargy that resolves after several hours
• C) Inability to void without fluid retention
• D) Persistent nausea without vomiting

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Definitions:

Lens

A transparent, flexible optical element in the eye that focuses light onto the retina, allowing for clear vision.

Cornea

The eye's outermost, transparent layer, which covers the iris and pupil and helps focus incoming light.

Vascular

Pertaining to blood vessels, it involves the transport of blood throughout the body.

Proteoglycan Content

Refers to the amount or concentration of proteoglycans, which are a component of the extracellular matrix and play a crucial role in cell function and structure.