Asked by Hykouhi Tergevorkian on Jul 06, 2024
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The postanesthesia care unit (PACU) nurse transports the inpatient surgical patient to the medical-surgical floor. Before leaving the floor, the medical-surgical nurse obtains a complete set of vital signs. What is the rationale for this nursing action?
A) This is done to complete the first action in a head-to-toe assessment.
B) This is done to compare and monitor for vital sign variation during transport.
C) This is done to ensure that the medical-surgical nurse checks on the postoperative patient.
D) This is done to follow hospital policy and procedure for care of the surgical patient.
Postanesthesia Care Unit
A specialized unit in hospitals where patients recover from anesthesia following surgery.
Medical-Surgical Floor
A hospital unit specializing in the care of patients who require surgical or non-intensive medical treatment.
Vital Signs
Measurements of the body's most basic functions, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure, used to assess the general physical health of a person.
- Effectively handle and appraise post-surgical complications.
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Learning Objectives
- Effectively handle and appraise post-surgical complications.
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