The adult male patient with significant body hair is being prepared for abdominal surgery. The patient states his dad had the same surgery many years ago and was shaved prior to the procedure. The nurse would explain to the patient:
A) "That practice is no longer standard as shaving may cause breaks in the skin."
B) "We no longer shave skin before procedures but we will apply a lotion that will remove the hair."
C) "Your abdomen will be shaved in the operating room."
D) "You will be shaved as well."
Ans: A
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