Tag: recovery
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Why Won’t My Nurse Let Me Go Home Until I Pee?
You just had surgery, you feel fine, and you are ready to go home — but your nurse keeps asking if you have peed. Why does it matter so much, especially if you don’t even feel like you have to go? Here is what your nurse is actually paying attention to after surgery.
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From Bedside to Blog: Explaining Post-Surgery Sore Throat
Wondering why your throat hurts after surgery? It’s a common side effect of the breathing tube. Here’s a clear explanation from a nurse’s perspective of what it means for recovery- simple, honest, and reassuring.
