The nurse is caring for a male patient who will soon have open heart surgery. The patient's chest is covered with thick hair so the surgical technician comes in to shave the patient's skin near the operative site
Which action by the technician requires intervention by the nurse to correct the technique?
a.
A straight safety razor and antibiotic foam is used
b.
Disposable electric trimmers are used to trim the hair
c.
Antibacterial soap is used prior to hair removal
d.
Only the hair directly around the surgical site is removed
ANS: A
Disposable electric trimmers should be used to remove excess hair from operative
sites. Antibacterial soap is commonly used to clean the skin before surgical procedures. Only the hair around the surgical site is removed. A straight razor should never be used because small nicks in the skin can occur, increasing infection risk.
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