What Is a PACU Nurse?
A patient is usually admitted into a post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) after he or she undergoes a surgical procedure in a hospital or outpatient clinic so that experienced nurses can monitor recovery. A PACU nurse is a licensed, specially trained health care professional who ensures that postoperative patients receive proper care and attention. A nurse checks patients’ vital signs, changes bandages, and administers medications if necessary. He or she assesses patients’ overall health and provides helpful home-care information before allowing them to leave the facility.
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