The nurse is contributing to the preoperative patient's plan of care. Which patient statement should alert the nurse to plan interventions to help prevent postoperative complications?
a. "I am 60 years old and in good health."
b. "This is my second surgery in 2 years."
c. "I have chronic obstructive pulmonary disease."
d. "I have not had anything to eat or drink for 8 hours."
ANS: C
The patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease could develop respiratory complications after surgery. This patient would benefit from learning deep breathing and coughing and how to use an incentive spirometer. A. B. D. These statements would not cause the patient to develop postoperative complications.
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