The nurse assists in preparing patients for surgery. Which of these patients would the nurse recognize as being in the best condition for surgery and at lower risk for complications?
a. A 23-year-old patient 30 pounds less than ideal weight
b. A 40-year-old patient who plans to quit smoking after surgery
c. A 55-year-old patient who is a marathon runner
d. A 66-year-old patient who is obese
ANS: C
Preoperative care focuses on helping the patient achieve the best possible surgical outcome by being in the healthiest possible condition for surgery. The 55-year-old patient who is a marathon runner is in the best condition for surgery due to exercise tolerance.
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