An operating room nurse is assisting with the positioning of a 78-year-old female patient on the operating table prior to the patient's abdominal surgery. Which of the following actions should the nurse prioritize?
A) Keeping the patient cool to prevent operative hyperthermia
B) Supporting the neck and head to prevent postoperative neck pain
C) Placing the patient supine to maximize respiratory status
D) Protecting the patient's skin integrity by padding bony prominences
D
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Older adults require special measures to preserve their skin integrity during surgery. This would supersede supporting the neck and head. Answers A and C do not reflect actual realities of the surgical experience.
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