A patient is scheduled to have a lower extremity amputation. What action by the nurse takes priority?
a. Discuss stump management and prosthe-ses.
b. Ensure informed consent is on the chart.
c. Determine the patient's goal for pain con-trol.
d. Administer the preoperative antibiotic.
B
Prior to any operation, the nurse ensures informed consent is on the chart. The other options are appropriate actions, but the surgery cannot occur without consent.
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1. Fresh orange juice 2. Spinach salad 3. Hamburger 4. Milk
A nurse in the hospital is caring for a Native American male. What person is most important to include in the care of the client?
A) Family B) Physician C) Tribal medicine man D) Physical therapy aid
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a. true b. false