The surgical unit has developed a new fast-track system whereby patients are transferred from the operating room to PACU phase II
The nurse anticipates that which patients would benefit from this change? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. A healthy 50-year-old patient with an uncomplicated cataract surgery
2. A 20-year-old basketball player who had arthroscopic repair of the knee
3. A 65-year-old woman who had a hysterectomy for uterine cancer
4. A 40-year-old man who had coronary bypass surgery
5. A 5-year-old whose tonsils and adenoids were removed
1,2,5
Rationale 1: Fast-tracking is used for patients with short anesthesia times who have minimally invasive procedures.
Rationale 2: Fast-tracking is used for patients with short anesthesia times who have minimally invasive procedures.
Rationale 3: Fast-tracking is not used for high-risk patients.
Rationale 4: Fast-tracking is not used for high-risk patients. In some hospitals, this patient might be admitted directly to the ICCU.
Rationale 5: Fast-tracking is used for patients with short anesthesia times who have minimally invasive procedures.
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