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Postoperative CarePostoperative Care
Following surgery, the patient is taken to the postanesthesia care unit (PACU) until the anesthesia wears off. During this time, the nursing staff checks temperature, heart rate, and breathing at frequent intervals. When the anesthesia wears off and vital signs stabilize, the patient is transferred to their hospital room. Unruptured Appendix With an unruptured appendix, the patient's recovery time is relatively quick. The morning after surgery, clear liquids are offer...Read the full article
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