A patient with diabetes mellitus is scheduled for an arthroscopy of the right knee at 0800. What should be included in nursing preoperative care for this patient? (Select all that apply.)
a. Maintaining NPO (nothing by mouth) status
b. Obtaining blood glucose
c. Providing a liquid breakfast
d. Explaining the anesthetic agents
e. Reviewing the surgical procedure
f. Witnessing signature on surgical consent
ANS: A, B, F
The nurse should witness signature on the surgical consent, maintain NPO status, and check the blood glucose level. C. The patient is to take nothing by mouth. D. E. The physician is responsible for completing these actions.
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