Prior to the administration of the preanesthetic medication before surgery, the nurse should:
a. assist the client to the bathroom to void.
b. place the client in a left lateral position.
c. put all of the client's side rails in the up position.
d. tell the client's family that they should go to the postoperative waiting room.
ANS: A
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A Correct: The client should be assisted to void prior to administration of the preanesthetic agents.
B Incorrect: There is not specific position that the client must assume.
C Incorrect: This is done after the preanesthetic agents are administered.
D Incorrect: Family does not need to leave until the client leaves for surgery at the earliest.
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