The nurse is caring for an ambulatory surgery patient.To be discharged home,what criteria must the patient meet?

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To be discharged home,patients need to meet certain criteria.These criteria include meeting phase 1 criteria of activity,circulation,respiration,consciousness,and O₂ saturation,as well as phase 2 criteria of dressing dry and intact,manageable pain,ambulation,able to drink fluids,and voiding.Eating and the ability to dress self are not included in these criteria.

The Nurse Is Caring for an Ambulatory Surgery Patient