A client undergoing preoperative assessment informs the nurse that he takes medication for high blood pressure and for asthma. What is the nurse's best action?
a. Tell the client not to take the medication on the day of surgery.
b. Notify the surgeon and the anesthesiolo-gist.
c. Document the information in the client's record.
d. Tell the client to take medications preo-peratively with a sip of water.
B
Medications for cardiac and respiratory problems usually are given with sips of water before surgery. However, the nurse should notify the surgeon and the anesthesiologist before giving the client any advice. While some medications can be given with a sip of water, other medications must be held for a specified time before surgery. Documentation should occur, but only after the nurse has consulted with the physician and anesthesiologist and has spoken to the client.
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