A 38-year-old female is admitted for an elective surgical procedure. Which information obtained by the nurse during the preoperative assessment is most important to report to the anesthesiologist before surgery?
a. The patient's lack of knowledge about postoperative pain control measures
b. The patient's statement that her last menstrual period was 8 weeks previously
c. The patient's history of a postoperative infection following a prior cholecystectomy
d. The patient's concern that she will be unable to care for her children postoperatively
ANS: B
This statement suggests that the patient may be pregnant, and pregnancy testing is needed before administration of anesthetic agents. Although the other data may also be communicated with the surgeon and anesthesiologist, they will affect postoperative care and do not indicate a need for further assessment before surgery.
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