In the event of impending ________ or a rapidly deteriorating patient, surgery may be terminated and the patient taken to the PACU.

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In medical contexts, the term "impending death" refers to a situation where a patient's condition is rapidly worsening and they are nearing death. In such cases, continuing surgery may be deemed too risky, leading to the decision to terminate the procedure and move the patient to the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) for close monitoring and supportive care.

In the Event of Impending ________ or a Rapidly Deteriorating