A client is scheduled to have a femoral-popliteal bypass with a synthetic graft. The nurse's preoperative teaching would include information about preoperative
a. antibiotics.
b. anticoagulants.
c. platelets.
d. skin preparation.
A
Broad-spectrum antibiotics normally are prescribed for bypass clients preoperatively. Other common preoperative measures include administration of IV fluids, inserting a urinary catheter, and weighing the client.
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