A 40-year-old client has been admitted to the healthcare facility to undergo a peptic
ulcer repair under general anesthesia. Which nursing step must the nurse perform as part
of the preoperative nursing care?
A) Avoid letting the client sleep immediately before the surgery
B) Ensure that the client has his food at least 4 hours before the surgery
C) Prepare the operation site by cleaning and shaving the area
D) Assist the client to the restroom before the preoperative medication
D
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A) True B) False
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