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CNOR Operating Room Nursing

Category - Transfer

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Which of the following outcomes may be most appropriate for a patient to achieve before leaving the post-anesthesia care unit?
  1. The patient will achieve and maintain normal heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation level.
  2. The patient will rate their pain at an ‘8’ or less on a 0-10 pain scale.
  3. The patient will ambulate at least one time around the PACU.
  4. The patient will void at least 100 cc when using the bathroom.
Explanation
Answer: A-The patient will achieve and maintain normal heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation level. These items indicate the patient’s cardiac status is within normal limits and they are recovering from the effects of surgery and anesthesia. A patient’s pain should be well controlled before transferring to a general care unit or going home.
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