You are preparing a client for emergency thoracic surgery. What would you document in your assessment?
A) Emergency contacts
B) IV fluids ordered
C) General statement of the client's condition
D) Detailed physical assessment
C
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If the surgery is an emergency, physical assessment may be limited to a general statement of the client's condition, a list of emergency measures and treatments done, and vital signs. You would not document emergency contacts or a detailed physical assessment. You would document the IV fluids running and not any that are ordered.
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