The preoperative nurse is preparing a patient for surgery. Identify the interventions the nurse will perform. Select all that apply
a. Inform the family to wait in the surgical waiting room.
b. Prepare the surgical suite for the operation.
c. Remove the patient's dentures and contact lenses.
d. Assist the patient to complete a living will.
ANS: A, C
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