A patient with OSA is extubated after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Which postoperative monitoring approach is MOST appropriate?
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A
Discharge to an unmonitored ward bed with standard nursing checks
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B
Continuous pulse oximetry monitoring in a monitored setting
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C
Admission to the ICU for all OSA patients regardless of severity
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D
Capnography monitoring only if the patient received neuraxial opioids