A nurse is developing a plan of care for a client scheduled for surgery The nurse should include which activity in the nursing care plan for the client on the day of surgery?
a. Have the client void immediately before going into surgery
b. Avoid oral hygiene and rinsign with mouthwash
c. Verify that the client has not eaten for the last 24 hours
d. Report immediately any slight increase in blood pressure or pulse.
Ans: a. Have the client void immediately before going into surgery
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