National organization on perianesthesia standards

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According to a national organization on perianesthesia standards, a Phase I postanesthesia care unit (PACU) patient requires a 1:1 nurse/ patient ratio from admission until certain critical elements are met. Which of these elements is considered critical? The patient has a stable, secure airway. The patient is alert and orientated x 4 or is at the baseline level of orientation. The patient maintains oxygen saturation greater than 93% on room air or is at the baseline oxygenation level. The patient's postoperative systolic blood pressure is within 20% of the preoperative reading.

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