A nurse working in an ambulatory care surgery center is preparing to discharge a postoperative patient.The nurse knows that the convalescence period will occur:

A) 1 to 2 hours after surgery.
B) at home.
C) once the patient has been monitored overnight in the hospital.
D) 2 to 4 hours after surgery.

Convalescence Period

The time of recovery after an illness, injury, or medical treatment, during which the body regains strength and returns to its pre-disease state.

Postoperative Patient

An individual who is in the recovery phase following surgical intervention, requiring specific care to ensure healing and prevent complications.

Ambulatory Care

Medical services provided on an outpatient basis, without admission to a hospital or other facility.