A patient's outpatient surgery is scheduled to begin at 1500 . The physician estimates that the patient will be in the surgery room for an hour and a half, and then in the recovery room for an hour
After that, the family may visit with the patient. At what time would the family members expect to be able to visit with the patient? Answer using traditional time.
1 hr 30 min in surgery + 1 hr in recovery room = 2 hours, 30 minutes.
3:00 PM + 2 hours, 30 minutes = 5:30 PM
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