A nurse working in a PACU is responsible for conducting assessments on immediate postoperative clients. What is the purpose of these assessments?
A) To determine the length of time to recover from anesthesia
B) To use intraoperative data as a basis for comparison
C) To focus on cardiovascular data and findings
D) To prevent complications from anesthesia and surgery
Ans: D
Immediate postoperative care in the PACU involves assessing the postoperative client with emphasis on preventing complications from the surgery.
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