The preoperative nurse has a variety of activities to complete when preparing a client for surgery. Which of the following are activities of this nurse? (Select all that apply.)
1. Awareness of safety considerations
2. Assessment of vital signs during the surgery
3. Physical assessment of the client
4. Assessment of the environment
5. Postoperative care in the recovery room
6. Awareness of best practices
1, 3, 4, 6
The nurse's role in preparing a client for surgery includes the following activities: awareness of safety considerations, physical assessment of the client, assessment of the environment, and awareness of best practices. The preoperative nurse will not assess vital signs during the surgery nor provide postoperative care in the recovery room.
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