The nurse is providing preoperative education and reviews with the patient what it will be like to be in the surgical environment. Which points should the nurse include in the teaching session? (Select all that apply.)
a. The operative suite will be very dark.
b. The family is not allowed in the operating suite.
c. The operating table or bed will be comfortable and soft.
d. The nurses will be there to assist you through this process.
e. The surgical staff will be dressed in special clothing with hats and masks.
ANS: B, D, E
The surgical staff is dressed in special clothing, hats, and masks—all for infection control. Families are not allowed in the operating suite for several reasons, which include infection control and sterility. The nurse is there as the coordinator and patient advocate during a surgical procedure. The rooms are very bright so everyone can see, and the operating table is very uncomfortable for the patient.
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