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. 1992 Oct;1(4):249-54.

Ambulatory surgery: recovery to discharge

  • PMID: 1301887

Ambulatory surgery: recovery to discharge

M L Phippen. Semin Perioper Nurs. 1992 Oct.

Abstract

In the ambulatory surgery setting, the registered nurse plays a key role in preparing the client for discharge. This article discusses how the nurse can use the nursing process to determine when the client is ready for discharge from the ambulatory facility.

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