A client is scheduled for surgery. Before surgery, the nurse would be responsible for which of the following? Select all that apply
A) Describing the preparation for surgery ordered by the physician
B) Assessing the physical status of the client
C) Describing postoperative care
D) Demonstrating postoperative client activities
E) Demonstrating the use of a PCA pump
Answer:
A) Describing the preparation for surgery ordered by the physician
B) Assessing the physical status of the client
C) Describing postoperative care
D) Demonstrating postoperative client activities
E) Demonstrating the use of a PCA pump
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I will die if I have to go!" The nurse's best intervention would be to: a. stop the dressing process, sit down, and calmly ask, "Let's talk about how you are feeling." b. continue to dress the patient and say, "You'll feel better after you have had your dialysis treatment." c. stop the dressing process and ask, "Are you aware that you can get sicker if you don't go?" d. continue dressing the patient and say, "We'll have to hurry if you are to eat breakfast before you go."