Which of the following are preoperative conditions that may affect the patient's response to surgery? (Select all that apply.)
a. Age
b. Religion
c. Mental status
d. Occupation
e. Nutritional status
ANS: A, C, E
Each system of the body is affected by the patient's age, health, nutritional status, and mental state. Religion and occupation do not affect the physiological response to the surgery.
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