The nurse is obtaining preoperative assessment data. What should be included in this assessment?
1. Current health status
2. Allergies
3. Current medications
4. Mental status
5. Mother's maiden name
Correct Answer: 1, 2, 3, 4
Rationale 1: The client's current health status should be obtained when completing a preoperative assessment.
Rationale 2: The client's allergies should be obtained when completing a preoperative assessment.
Rationale 3: The client's current medications should be obtained when completing a preoperative assessment.
Rationale 4: The client's mental status should be obtained when completing a preoperative assessment.
Rationale 5: The mother's maiden name is not a part of a preoperative assessment.
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