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Critical-Thinking Questions about Case Studies

Medical-Surgical NursingCritical-Thinking Questions about Case Studies

Critical-Thinking Questions about Case Studies

1 .
Describe ways the postoperative nurse can manage nausea and vomiting during the recovery phase.
2 .
What are the priorities when caring for a patient admitted to the PACU?
3 .
Referring back to the case study in this section, how would the nurse know the patient is meeting criteria for discharge?
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