How frequently should a patient admitted to the PACU after a surgical procedure be assessed?
a. Every 30 minutes c. Every hour
b. Every 15 minutes and prn d. Every two hours
B
The standard for routine surgical cases is to obtain a full set of vital signs and to perform modified physical assessment at least every 15 minutes for at least the first hour of time spent in the PACU. More frequent taking of vital signs and overall physical assessment are done with less stable patients.
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A. Employer-paid insurance B. Medicaid C. Medicare Part B D. Privately paying, from a savings account