The nurse is providing care to a patient during the preoperative phase of surgery. Which of the following interventions would be appropriate for the nurse to provide during this time?
1. assisting with bathing
2. patient safety
3. assessing level of consciousness
4. monitoring intake and output
Correct Answer: 1
During the preoperative phase of surgical care, the nurse will assist the patient physically become ready for the surgery. This may include assisting with bathing. Patient safety is an intervention for the nurse during the intraoperative phase of surgical care. Assessing level of consciousness and monitoring intake and output are interventions for the postoperative phase of surgical care.
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