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When a client with a history of chronic alcoholism is Up to 72 hours after alcohol withdrawal
admitted to the hospital for surgery, the nurse anticipates
that the client may show signs of alcohol withdrawal
delirium during which time period?
A fractured skull would be classified under which category Emergent
of surgery based on urgency?
Emergent surgery occurs when the client requires immediate attention. An elective
surgery is classified as a surgery that the client should have. A required surgery
means that the client needs to have surgery. An urgent surgery occurs when the
client requires prompt attention.
For the client who is taking aspirin, it is important to stop 7
taking this medication at least how many day(s) before
surgery?
Which health care profession has the ultimate Physician
responsibility to provide appropriate information regarding
a nonemergent surgery?
The nurse discovers that the client did not sign the To notify the surgeon
operative consent before receiving the preoperative
medication. The appropriate nursing action is:
The nurse expects informed consent to be obtained for A gastrostomy tube
insertion of:
You are the nurse working in an ambulatory surgery "Many people have diagnostic or short therapeutic surgical procedures."
center. A teenage son of your clients ask you why so many
people have surgery. What would be your best reply?
A client is scheduled for a surgical procedure. When A history of diabetes
planning the client's care, the nurse should consider that
which of the following conditions will increase the client's
risk of complications after surgery?
At what point does the preoperative period end? When the client is transferred onto the operating table
The preoperative phase begins when the decision to proceed with surgical
intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the client onto the OR table. The
intraoperative phase begins when the client is transferred onto the operating table
and ends with admission to the PACU.
A client is being prepared for a same-day surgical Need for teaching is increased.
procedure and is discussing with the nurse what potential The client will leave the hospital sooner than in the past.
ramifications this type of surgery has. Which of the The client must be prepared to take on more self-care than he or she may have
following would the nurse correctly identify? Select all that done in the past.
apply.
When is the ideal time to discuss preoperative teaching Preadmission visit
A client is undergoing preoperative assessment. During Notify the surgeon.
admission paperwork, the client reports having enjoyed a
hearty breakfast this morning to be ready for the
procedure. What is the nurse's next action?
A 17-year-old client is having same-day surgery. Solely continuously monitors the sedated client.
during the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, the
nurse:
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When a client with a history of chronic alcoholism is Up to 72 hours after alcohol withdrawal
admitted to the hospital for surgery, the nurse anticipates
that the client may show signs of alcohol withdrawal
delirium during which time period?
A fractured skull would be classified under which category Emergent
of surgery based on urgency?
Emergent surgery occurs when the client requires immediate attention. An elective
surgery is classified as a surgery that the client should have. A required surgery
means that the client needs to have surgery. An urgent surgery occurs when the
client requires prompt attention.
For the client who is taking aspirin, it is important to stop 7
taking this medication at least how many day(s) before
surgery?
Which health care profession has the ultimate Physician
responsibility to provide appropriate information regarding
a nonemergent surgery?
The nurse discovers that the client did not sign the To notify the surgeon
operative consent before receiving the preoperative
medication. The appropriate nursing action is:
The nurse expects informed consent to be obtained for A gastrostomy tube
insertion of:
You are the nurse working in an ambulatory surgery "Many people have diagnostic or short therapeutic surgical procedures."
center. A teenage son of your clients ask you why so many
people have surgery. What would be your best reply?
A client is scheduled for a surgical procedure. When A history of diabetes
planning the client's care, the nurse should consider that
which of the following conditions will increase the client's
risk of complications after surgery?
At what point does the preoperative period end? When the client is transferred onto the operating table
The preoperative phase begins when the decision to proceed with surgical
intervention is made and ends with the transfer of the client onto the OR table. The
intraoperative phase begins when the client is transferred onto the operating table
and ends with admission to the PACU.
A client is being prepared for a same-day surgical Need for teaching is increased.
procedure and is discussing with the nurse what potential The client will leave the hospital sooner than in the past.
ramifications this type of surgery has. Which of the The client must be prepared to take on more self-care than he or she may have
following would the nurse correctly identify? Select all that done in the past.
apply.
When is the ideal time to discuss preoperative teaching Preadmission visit
A client is undergoing preoperative assessment. During Notify the surgeon.
admission paperwork, the client reports having enjoyed a
hearty breakfast this morning to be ready for the
procedure. What is the nurse's next action?
A 17-year-old client is having same-day surgery. Solely continuously monitors the sedated client.
during the intraoperative phase of perioperative care, the
nurse:
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