The nurse is caring for a client who is being prepared for surgery. Due to a motorcycle crash 10 years ago, the client has a prosthetic right arm, prosthetic left leg, prosthetic left eye, and wears hearing aids. The client also wears a wedding ring that cannot easily be removed from the client's finger. Which statement by the nurse indicates the proper way of preparing the client for surgery?
A. "Please remove your hearing aids and your prosthetic leg, arm, and eye. I am going to securely tape your ring in place. "
B. "Please remove your hearing aids and prosthetic leg and arm. I will place tape over your left eye and tape on your ring to hold them both in place during the surgery."
C. "I need for you to remove your hearing aids, and all of your prosthetics. I am going to get some oil to put on your finger because your ring must be removed prior to surgery."
D. "I'm sure you know the drill because you have had many surgeries before. Please remove anything that is not your original equipment."
Answer: A
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