A child at the healthcare facility is scheduled to undergo surgery. Which of the following interventions is a measure to be taken immediately before the surgery?
A) Take and record vital signs and weight.
B) Ask family to fill out the admissions forms.
C) Determine blood type and crossmatch.
D) Perform x-ray examination and blood tests.
A
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The nurse should take and record vital signs and weight immediately before the surgery. The admissions forms are filled out a day before admission for surgery.
X-ray examination, blood tests, and blood type and crossmatch are done before the child is admitted to the healthcare facility for surgery.
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