During the preoperative assessment, the client tells the nurse that he has been taking NSAIDs for years. What question should the nurse ask the client?
A. "When was the last time you took your NSAIDs?"
B. "Have you ever vomited blood?"
C. "Have you told the anesthesiologist that you are taking NSAIDs?"
D. "What is the dosage or how many tablets do you take every day?"
A
NSAIDs can prevent platelet aggregation, which results in a tendency toward bleeding. Prior to notifying the surgeon, the nurse should find out the last time the client took the medication and check the chart to see if there is a note that clarifies the surgeon's awareness of the client's use of this medication.
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