The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) was previously often referred to as:

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The post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) is commonly referred to as the recovery room, as this is where patients are taken after surgery to recover from the effects of anesthesia before being transferred to a hospital room or discharged home. Option A may refer to a preoperative holding area, where patients are prepared for the surgery, but not where they recover from anesthesia. Option B and C are not accurate descriptions of the PACU.

The Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) Was Previously Often Referred to As