PERIOPERATIVE CARE CASE STUDY LATEST QUIZ CORRECTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALE

PERIOPERATIVE CARE CASE STUDY LATEST QUIZ CORRECTLY ANSWERED QUESTIONS WITH RATIONALE The nurse begins the preoperative assessment by taking Ms. Jackson's vital signs. 1. Which vital sign requires follow-up by the nurse? A) BP of 160/88. B) Pulse of 68. C) Respirations of 14. D) Temperature of 97.2° F. - Correct Answer A) BP of 160/88. This blood pressure is elevated and requires further action by the nurse. The nurse reviews the medications taken by Ms. Jackson. Ms. Jackson states she has been taking two medications, hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril), a diuretic, and warfarin (Coumadin), an anticoagulant, every day for over a year. 2. What nursing action is most important? A) Observe the appearance of the client's oral mucosa. B) Assess the client for any signs of excessive bruising. C) Review common side effects of each of the medications. D) Explain the need to hold the warfarin prior to surgery. - Correct Answer D) Explain the need to hold the warfarin prior to surgery.