The nurse has just completed preoperative teaching with a client who will be having surgery the following day. Which statement by the client indicates that additional teaching is needed?
a. "When I brush my teeth before surgery, I will be sure to spit out the water."
b. "I will go to the bathroom as soon as I re-ceive all my preoperative medications."
c. "I will remember to wear my glasses to-morrow instead of my contact lenses."
d. "I won't have to worry about putting my makeup on tomorrow morning."
B
The client should void before receiving any preoperative medication. The medication could make the client sleepy and at risk for falling. The other statements are correct.
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