A toddler is being sent to the operating room for surgery at 9 AM. As the nurse prepares the child, what is the priority intervention?
a. Administering preoperative antibiotic
b. Verifying that the child and procedure are correct
c. Ensuring that the toddler has been NPO since midnight
d. Informing the parents where they can wait during the procedure
ANS: B
The most important intervention is to ensure that the correct child is going to the operating room for the identified procedure. It is the nurse's responsibility to verify identification of the child and what procedure is to be done. If an antibiotic is ordered, administering it is important, but correct identification is a priority. Clear liquids can be given up to 2 hours before surgery. If the child was NPO (taking nothing by mouth) since midnight, intravenous fluids should be administered. Parents should be encouraged to accompany the child to the preoperative area. Many institutions allow parents to be present during induction.
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