Hi, I work as a prn nurse in the pacu of an ambulatory surgical facility. Some of our patients can stay up to 23hrs. for procedures such as cholecystectomies. Most of the nurses who have worked...
Thank you all for your feedback! You've basically confirmed how I feel on all of these issues. We have standing orders for prn pain meds (IV) and Demerol for shivering, but some older Docs will order...