Which of the following statements is true for the client who receives general or regional anaesthesia in an ambulatory surgery centre?
a. This client has to meet identified criteria to be discharged home.
b. This client will remain in the phase I recovery area longer than will a hospitalized client.
c. This client is allowed to ambulate as soon as being admitted to the recovery area.
d. This client is immediately given liberal amounts of fluid to promote the excretion of the anaesthesia.
A
Ambulatory surgical clients are discharged home when they meet certain criteria.
With new anaesthetic agents and techniques, many ambulatory surgery clients are able to bypass phase I. This is known as fast tracking.
Whether the client will be able to ambulate as soon as being admitted to the recovery area de-pends on the ambulatory client's condition, type of surgery, and anaesthesia.
It is not a true that all ambulatory surgery clients are given liberal amounts of fluid to promote the excretion of the anaesthesia. The administration of fluids is dependent on the client's condition and the type of surgery. The excretion of anaesthetic depends on many factors, including the route of administration (e.g., fluids will not promote the excretion of anaesthetic gases). Oral fluids cannot be given until it is determined that the client has a gag reflex and bowel sounds. Fluids are often given to prevent circulatory complications.
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