When can a patient who has received spinal anesthesia be discharged from the PACU?
a. In two hours c. When fully awake
b. Upon return of sensation and motion d. When vital signs are stable
B
The patient reaches a point, usually within 2 hours after arrival in the PACU, when consciousness has returned, or in the case of the sedated patient with spinal anesthesia, when sensation and motion have returned.
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1. 6 months 2. 2 years 3. 5 years 4. 10 years
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