You are caring for a patient scheduled for cardiac surgery. What should your preoperatiave care include?
A) Clarify surgical procedure preoperatively
B) Do not alter medication regimen preoperatively
C) Save teaching material until after the surgery
D) Not discuss fears with patient to avoid worsening them
Ans: A
Feedback: Preoperative teaching is important; patients and their families may be very anxious, as the association of the heart with life and death intensifies their emotions. Before surgery, physical and psychological assessments establish a baseline for future reference. In addition, it is necessary to evaluate the patient's understanding of the surgical procedure, informed consent, and adherence to treatment protocols. Preoperatively you would give teaching material to better prepare the patient; you would encourage the patient to discuss his or her fears; the physician would write orders to alter the patient's medication regimen if necessary.
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