Before surgery the nurse would do which of the following?
a. Administer preoperative medications as ordered.
b. Document what the client ate for dinner the night before.
c. Give the client water up until the time of surgery.
d. See that the client's family is available.
A
Other medications may be prescribed for the client in preparation for surgery. Before surgery the nurse would be responsible for the administration of the preoperative medications as ordered.
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