Nurses who work in the operating room are asked to help design a new preoperative holding area. Which suggestions should the nurses offer? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected
Select all that apply. 1. Colors for the room should be bright and lively.
2. The room should be behind a securable door.
3. The room should be located on the quieter side of the surgical area.
4. The room should be centrally located with windows into the operating theaters.
5. There should be space for an emergency medical cart with a defibrillator.
2,3,5
Rationale 1: This room is designed to be an area for calm transition. Bright and lively colors are not calming.
Rationale 2: The holding area is semi-restricted, so the access door should be securable if necessary.
Rationale 3: This room is designed to be a quiet and calm transition area.
Rationale 4: The rooms should be shielded from the sights and sounds of the operating rooms themselves.
Rationale 5: Emergency resuscitation equipment and other basic medical assessment equipment should be available in this room.
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