The initial client education–related nursing action by the preadmission nurse is to:
1. Respond to questions presented by the family regarding the client's surgery
2. Call the client before the surgery to restate presurgery routine
3. Provide the client with a list of preoperative requirements
4. Arrange a time for presurgical blood work to be drawn
ANS: 2
Preadmission nurses call clients up to 1 week before surgery to clarify questions and reinforce explanations. The remaining options are directed toward either facilitating compliance with pre-operative requirements or addressing the needs of the client's family.
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