title: Ambulatory surgery: recovery to discharge.
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.
authors.forename: M L
authors.initials: ML
authors.lastname: Phippen
mesh_terms: D000556:Ambulatory Surgical Procedures; D000762:Anesthesia Recovery Period; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D009733:Nursing Diagnosis; D009871:Operating Room Nursing; D010351:Patient Discharge