The nursing instructor is discussing the difference between ambulatory surgical centers and hospitalbased surgical units. A student asks why some patients have surgery in the hospital and others are sent to ambulatory surgery centers. What is the instructors best response?

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Patients admitted to the clinical unit for postoperative care have multiple needs and stay for a short period of time. Patients who have surgery in ambulatory centers do not necessarily have greater independence. It is not true that only trauma and emergency surgeries are done in the hospital. Ambulatory centers can administer anesthesia.

The Nursing Instructor Is Discussing the Difference Between Ambulatory Surgical