A patient having a surgical procedure performed in a physician's office does not need postoperative care and should be able to leave immediately after it is over
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
ANS: F
Regardless of the surgical setting or procedure, the patient should be observed and monitored postoperatively for physiologic and psychological conditions in a postsurgical setting before being transferred or discharged.
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