for observation

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typically used when someone is admitted to a hospital for monitoring

observationPREPOSITION (examination)

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Examples (10)

  • She was admitted to the hospital for observation.
  • The new patient was kept for observation overnight.
  • Doctors decided to admit him for observation after the accident.
  • He'll remain for observation until his condition stabilizes.
  • The child was taken to the emergency room for observation.
  • They put her for observation to rule out any internal injuries.
  • After a minor fall, she was admitted for observation as a precaution.
  • The medical team advised that the elderly patient stay for observation for 24 hours.
  • Due to erratic heartbeats, he was immediately kept for observation.
  • All patients with head injuries are typically kept for observation.