What are the determining factors for a patient to be discharged from the PACU? (Mark all that apply.)
A) Temperature within normal limits
B) Stable blood pressure
C) Ability to respond to voice commands
D) Adequate oxygen saturation
E) Adequate respiratory function
Ans: B, D, E
Feedback: A patient remains in the PACU until fully recovered from the anesthetic agent.
Indicators of recovery include stable blood pressure, adequate respiratory function, and adequate oxygen saturation level compared with baseline. Patients can be released from PACU with a temperature outside normal limits because of anesthesia. Patients can often respond to voice commands before they meet the requirements for release from the PACU.
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