The nurse is caring for a patient in the operating suite. The nurse assists in positioning the patient to (Select all that apply.)
a. Gain access to the operative site.
b. Sustain adequate circulatory and respiratory function.
c. Ensure patient safety and skin integrity.
d. Support the use of equipment.
e. Maintain neuromuscular structures.
f. Provide warmth and comfort.
A, B, C, E
Ideally the patient's position provides good access to the operative site, sustains adequate circulatory and respiratory function, and ensures patient safety and skin integrity. It should not impair neuromuscular structures. Warmth and comfort are always concerns, but the other options are more important because they relate to positioning. Positioning does not support the use of equipment, rather the use of equipment complements the position of the patient to maintain patient safety.
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