Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 79%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A patient undergoing preadmission testing before same day surgery.A patient undergoing preadmission testing before same day surgery asks how long he will remain in the recovery area before being allowed to go home. The nurse's most informative response would be:
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Recovery time of 2 to 6 hours allows monitoring for anesthesia effects and stability before discharge.