The female client is on the surgical unit and being readied for abdominal surgery with general anaesthesia early in the afternoon. Which of the following actions should the nurse take in pre-paring this client for surgery?
a. Leave all of her jewellery intact.
b. Provide her with sips of water for a dry mouth.
c. Remove her makeup and nail polish.
d. Remove her hearing aid before transport to the operating room.
C
All makeup, including nail polish, should be removed to expose normal skin and nail colour to determine the client's level of oxygenation and circulation during and after surgery.
Jewellery and other valuables should be given to family members or secured for safekeeping. A wedding band can be taped in place unless the client might experience swelling of the hand or fingers. For safety, metal items, such as in pierced areas, should be removed.
The client should be NPO (nothing by mouth) before surgery to prevent vomiting and aspiration with general anaesthesia.
Clients may be allowed to keep personal items such as a hearing aid until they reach the preoper-ative area.
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